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4 Huge Takeaways From 2022 Vista User Summit

Viewpoint Construction Technology

A recap of some of the biggest trends, technologies and best practices from the 2022 Vista User Summit.

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5 Questions for Effectively Recruiting a Younger, More Diverse Workforce

Construction Business Owner

5 Questions for Effectively Recruiting a Younger, More Diverse Workforce. hirvin. Mon, 06/20/2022 - 15:36. Several years ago, the construction industry was faced with a looming concern: the overwhelming number of workers set to retire over the next decade. A study conducted in 2019 determined that 41% of the construction workforce at the time was expected to retire by 2031.

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How Does Hike in Interest Rate Affect Construction Industry?

The Constructor

Interest rate hikes make construction projects more expensive because the cost of construction materials increases. It also reduces the profit as the.

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6 Factor to Consider When Replacing Your Front Door

Construction Marketing

Replacing your front door is a big decision. Not only does the door serve as an entrance to your home, but it also contributes to its curb appeal. Before you decide to replace your front door, there are several factors you need to consider. Here are seven factors to think about when choosing a new front door. . Your Budget . One important consideration is your budget.

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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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2022 Construction Materials Costs

Job Order Contracting

Looking for locally researched current detailed construction cost data? www.4bt.us. The post 2022 Construction Materials Costs appeared first on 4BT.

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What is Snagging in Construction?

The Constructor

Snagging in construction is a process carried out before practical completion of a project, i.e. when it is considered complete and ready for.

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6 Dangers Of Falling Debris In Construction Sites

Construction Marketing

Construction is one of the most hazardous industries, with injuries occurring almost every year. Mishaps can occur for various reasons, the most common of which are negligence, faulty machinery, and unsafe workplace practices, to name a few. When you see or hear about construction accidents, they usually involve heavy equipment like cranes or scaffolding.

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Growth and Caution: New Construction Industry Stats from Q1 2022

Viewpoint Construction Technology

New construction industry metrics from Q1 2022 show modest year-over-year growth, tempered by plenty of risk avoidance.

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Why…West Virginia?

Business Facilities

Mitch Carmichael, secretary of West Virginia’s Department of Economic Development, has many reasons why businesses should consider The Mountain State. Here are some of the state’s many business-related activities and advantages.

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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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What is RFI in Construction?

The Constructor

A request for information (RFI) is a formal written process undertaken during a construction project to clarify information like plans, drawings,

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3 Must-Have Features You Need in Your Estimating Software 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Estimating is one of the most complex parts of the construction process. And done inaccurately, you risk losing the bid, or worse, profits. . Thankfully cloud-based software solutions enable teams to create more competitive bids with accurate estimates faster. Moreover, you can ensure that you see more profits from any given project by including all costs correctly. .

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A Housing Slowdown Is Underway, but This Downturn Is Nothing Like the Last One, Experts Say

Pro Builder

A Housing Slowdown Is Underway, but This Downturn Is Nothing Like the Last One, Experts Say. ldeakins. Wed, 06/22/2022 - 11:49. The housing market is finally cooling off after a mid-pandemic hot stretch, but today's market is much more stable than the bubble and bust buying landscape of 2008. A red-hot housing market is finally cooling down following consecutive rate hikes initiated by the Federal Reserve, but experts say that this downturn is nothing like the last one.

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How Smart Builders Make Money Before They Ever Break Ground

Jobsite with Procore

According to researchers at Arizona State University, preconstruction costs can account for as much as 5% of a project’s total budget, depending on the type and complexity of the project. If we were to apply this number to the global construction market, which is expected to grow to $14 trillion by 2025, approximately $700 billion dollars could be spent annually on preconstruction by the end of 2025.

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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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50 Types Of Light Bulbs | Incandescent Light Bulb | Best Light Bulb Types | Small Light Bulb

Civiconcepts

Introduction To Light Bulbs A light bulb has become one of the modern world’s beauties. Light bulbs are extremely common and they may be found almost anywhere on the earth. … 50 Types Of Light Bulbs | Incandescent Light Bulb | Best Light Bulb Types | Small Light Bulb Read More ».

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The Rise of the Modern Estimator

Autodesk Construction Cloud

What we in America call Estimators, and what the rest of the world calls Surveyors, have been around for thousands of years. Today, estimators are the unsung heroes of a project team. No matter where you go, they carry the most risk while getting the least amount of recognition for their success. Their success is a critical element of how a company continues operating at a profit for another day. .

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How the Fed’s Most Recent Interest Rate Hike Impacts Homebuyers

Pro Builder

How the Fed’s Most Recent Interest Rate Hike Impacts Homebuyers. ldeakins. Mon, 06/20/2022 - 09:59. Higher rates are pricing out a large share of homebuyers and easing competition for those who can still afford home purchases. The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday its largest rate increase since 1994 as another wave of lockdowns in China and an intensifying war in Ukraine put upward pressure on inflation and create additional supply chain disruptions.

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Canada: A Supply Chain Partner For Businesses Seeking Stability, Growth

Business Facilities

For global companies seeking resilience and excellence in their supply chains, Canada offers a range of factors prized by businesses looking to grow and expand their operations.

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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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10 Types of Driveways | Types of Driveway Materials | Types of Driveway Surface | Best Types of Driveways for Home

Civiconcepts

Introduction To Driveways Driveways are appearing on house in the second half of the 19th century, gravel was the most popular surface material during those times while flagstone, brick, recycled … 10 Types of Driveways | Types of Driveway Materials | Types of Driveway Surface | Best Types of Driveways for Home Read More ».

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Shutdown Extended of Fire-Damaged Texas LNG Export Site

ENR Construction

Freeport LNG, a major export site, will partially open in September after June 8 pipeline explosion but not fully until year end, drawing global market concern.

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Beating the Heat to Attract Summer Homebuyers

Pro Builder

Beating the Heat to Attract Summer Homebuyers. ldeakins. Wed, 06/22/2022 - 11:55. Comfortably staging a model home or a for-sale unit can be a challenge in the stifling midsummer heat, but these tips from Housing Design Matters can engage home shoppers while keeping them cool. Summer is officially underway, and several states are already reporting sweltering temperatures that may just be a starting point for a long and abnormally hot summer.

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Missouri Economic Development: Showing The Way

Business Facilities

The Show Me State is ideally positioned to attract businesses. G. Subash Alias, CEO, Missouri Partnership, shares his outlook for the partnership and the state.

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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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Ways To Sustain The Life Line Of Your Construction Company

Contractor Bookkeeping

Cash flow refers to the movement of money into and out of your business. It's based on the amount of money you bring in minus the amount you spend. A positive cash flow means bringing in more than you're spending. A negative cash flow means you aren't bringing in enough to cover your expenses. Your construction company can run into problems by not charging enough for goods or services, having late-paying clients, growing too quickly, or simply spending too much money.

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Tongue Twister: Commander Closes Construction Site for COVID and Contractor Can’t Recover Contract Costs

Best Practices Construction Law

Last month, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals held that a public contractor could not recover $100k in construction costs incurred following the government’s decision to close down a base in Tennessee due to COVID-19. APTIM Federal Services, LLC (ASBCA No. 62982) involved a contractor who sought to recover $99,076 in operational costs incurred on a construction contract during a two-month period in 2020.

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Paradigm Shift In Tall Building Wind Design Cuts Material, Cost and Carbon

ENR Construction

It’s not often easy to be first. But that hasn’t stopped an intrepid adventurer from going against the prevailing winds of structural practice to debut a dynamic shift in skyscraper engineering that at minimum promises improved tall-building resilience and sustainability—at a reduced cost.

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Economic Development Profile: Sweet As Sugar (Land)

Business Facilities

Elizabeth Huff, Director, Sugar Land Economic Development shares her thoughts on the Texas city’s comprehensive and proactive economic development strategy.

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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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Product Update: Custom Task Attributes and Form Calculations

Fieldwire

Our product development teams are always looking at ways to improve Fieldwire so that we can speed up workflows and make your day-to-day work on the jobsite more efficient. We’ve recently added two powerful new features. With custom task attributes, add even more speed and organization to your Fieldwire tasks. With form calculations, make the data captured in your Fieldwire forms more powerful and actionable.

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Student Innovators Compete to Solve Global Water Issues

Contractor Magazine

High school and university students from 51 countries compete to claim the $20,000 prize purse in the Xylem Ignite Global Student Innovation Challenge.

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Texas Top Court Says Private High-Speed Rail Can Use Eminent Domain

ENR Construction

Texas Central Railroad wants to build a $30-billion high-speed passenger rail between Dallas and Houston.

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