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Housing Outlook: Is This a Recession … or Not?

Pro Builder

Housing Outlook: Is This a Recession … or Not? ibush. Tue, 11/01/2022 - 19:40. The current housing slowdown is a reality, but determining whether we’re in a recession right now isn’t so clear. Phillip M. Perry. After a two-year period of frenetic activity spurred by low mortgage rates and rising home prices, the housing industry has its finger on the reset button.

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3 Things to Consider Before Purchasing and Developing Raw Land

Construction Marketing

Between January and October of 2021, 79,289 vacant lots were sold in the 100 largest U.S. metro areas, highlighting a 32.4% increase from the same time period in 2020, according to Realtor.com. For those looking to invest in a vacant lot (also known as ‘raw land’), the thought of going on to develop the site can be daunting, especially for those who have never taken on such a large project before.

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Types of Measuring Tools | Top 15 Measuring Tools With Their Name & Pictures | Measuring Instrument List

Civiconcepts

Introduction of Measuring Tools Various types of measuring tools are used for measuring a physical quantity, in the civil field such as quality assurance, physics, and engineering, measurement is the … Types of Measuring Tools | Top 15 Measuring Tools With Their Name & Pictures | Measuring Instrument List Read More ».

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Effective Strategies to Improve Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Build Outcomes

Job Order Contracting

The fundamental requirements for achieving adequate cost management with respect to physical infrastructure sustainment and new construction are shown below. Tools and services to accomplish the goal are readily available. Physical Infrastructure Management – Requisite Tools. Implementation of programmatic, robust, integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery process for ALL requirements.

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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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8 Types of Paving Slabs

The Constructor

Pavers are slabs, tiles, and blocks that can be made from various materials, such as rubber, brick (clay), concrete, flagstone, marble, travertine, porcelain, and even plastic. Concrete pavers are manufactured in a factory by pouring a combination of concrete and a coloring agent into a mold with a certain form and allowing it to cure. […]. The post 8 Types of Paving Slabs appeared first on The Constructor.

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What LetsBuild Did Next

Lets Build

Nearly four years ago, we combined the teams of Geniebelt and Aproplan, with a shared mission to bring clarity to the complexities of construction. Since then, we have tried to get as close as possible to our customers, exploring directions to help them tackle their most frustrating challenges. And meanwhile, the entire market has become more and more convinced of the importance of digital.

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Integrate Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery – An Efficient Approach to Facilities Sustainment

Job Order Contracting

An Efficient Approach to Facilities Sustainment requires the Integration of Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Teams, a robust programmatic process, and a common data environment inclusive of locally researched granular cost data. Process must complement the product/service, as well as participant, stakeholders, and other resources. Integrate cross-functional teams and organizations.

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What are Perforated Pipes?

The Constructor

Perforated pipes are pipes with a series of small holes or slots that allow water to enter or exit from them easily. They are mainly installed as a part of underground drainage systems and for outdoor uses to facilitate easy drainage and thereby prevent flooding on site. This article discusses the basic features and applications […]. The post What are Perforated Pipes?

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Types Of Crown Molding | Top 10 Crown Molding Styles | Best Types Of Crown Molding Materials | Crown Molding ceiling

Civiconcepts

Introduction To Crown Molding The crown molding was first used by the ancient Egyptians to decorate house exteriors as well as columns. The crown molding adds depth and formality to a … Types Of Crown Molding | Top 10 Crown Molding Styles | Best Types Of Crown Molding Materials | Crown Molding ceiling Read More ».

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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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These Metros Are Home to the Largest—and Smallest—Homes in the U.S.

Pro Builder

These Metros Are Home to the Largest—and Smallest—Homes in the U.S. ldeakins. Mon, 10/31/2022 - 10:07. While some Americans are still looking for larger homes post-pandemic, others are downsizing as they spend less time indoors. These popular cities have options for every size preference. Demand for larger homes skyrocketed throughout the pandemic as homeowners hunkered down and created at-home spaces for work and hobbies, but as professionals return to the office and businesses reopen, some Ame

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A Solid Construction Project Delivery Framework to better address the complex problems of planning, procurement, and new builds.

Job Order Contracting

This document outlines A Solid Construction Project Delivery Framework to better address the complex problems of planning, procurement, and new builds. All the tools and support services to support this framework are available to ensure that over 90% of all repairs, renovation, maintenance, and new builds are delivered in a satisfactory, quality manner, on time and on budget.

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6 Types of Road Patterns

The Constructor

When a road is constructed in a rectangular, radial, hexagonal, or any other pattern for proper traffic management, it is called a road pattern. Roadway patterns are essential for developing a city’s settlements. Current urban development does not analyze road designs before construction which leads to several interconnected roadways, housing projects, and commercial developments built […].

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Managing Payment Terms For Your Construction Business Clients

Contractor Bookkeeping

Getting paid correctly and on time by customers can be a constant frustration for business owners. Communicating your terms is the best way to ensure you aren't out of pocket – or are left chasing debtors. Investors, developers, and shrewd business people designed the most popular method - those who understand the concept of divide and conquer - it is when contractors get little or no down payment for a construction project, do all the work, including change orders, and then try to collect their

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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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Buyer Demand Rebounded in October Following Slight Dip In 30-Year Mortgage Rates

Pro Builder

Buyer Demand Rebounded in October Following Slight Dip In 30-Year Mortgage Rates. ldeakins. Fri, 11/04/2022 - 10:23. Stable interest rates encouraged a growing share of homebuyers to search for homes in October after weeks of stagnant activity. October saw a one-third year-over-year decline in the total share of homes under contract as 7% mortgage rates led to a drop in buyer demand and forced sellers to lower their asking prices.

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The lack of a basic framework for the construction of facilities

Job Order Contracting

The lack of a basic framework for the construction of facilities is the fundamental cause of rampant environmental and economic waste. The term “construction” in this case is used for any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new building activity associated with a built structure (buildings, roadways, airports, bridges, dams, … ). Any construction “project” can be defined as any number of more granular tasks that are performed in sequence or in parallel.

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Space Frame Structure: Components, Types, and Advantages

The Constructor

A space frame, also called a space structure, is a truss-like structure comprising of struts that are interconnected in a geometric pattern that is both strong and lightweight. It is a modern architectural and structural engineering technique that is being used to effectively cover large areas while using just a small number of internal supports. […].

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Effort Launched to Add 1 Million U.S. Tradeswomen in Decade

ENR Construction

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and others tell construction attendees at record turnout for Tradeswomen Build Nations conference that investment in women is critical to U.S. competitiveness.

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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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Minority Homeownership Spiked During Pandemic Buying Boom

Pro Builder

Minority Homeownership Spiked During Pandemic Buying Boom. ldeakins. Wed, 11/02/2022 - 09:00. The mid-pandemic housing boom created affordable pathways to homeownership for minority buyers, narrowing a historically rooted racial gap that has pushed Black, Latino, and Asian households into the rental market for decades. A pandemic-induced homebuying boom provided opportunities for minority households to make home purchases after decades of being sidelined into a high-priced rental market.

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Your Business Plan and Your Building

Wolgast Corporation

A critical element of your business plan is a realistic budget for anticipated expenses, along with possible revenue streams. One of the biggest expenses of a business to factor into the budget is the building cost. Realistic Building Costs. Some businesses can operate anywhere and will be able to easily get a rental cost number to plug into their plan, but other operations need a more robust and well developed idea of a building designed for their particular use.

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Role of Structural Engineers in Designing Earthquake-Resistant Buildings

The Constructor

As someone who has experienced first-hand the devastation that an earthquake can cause, a structural engineer would always be interested in learning about how buildings can be designed to better withstand these natural disasters. When a quake hits, it is not only the shaking of the ground that can cause damage and destruction, objects inside […].

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Bank Invests $700M to Build Canada's First Small Nuclear Reactor

ENR Construction

Funding infusion was provided by the national infrastructure bank to develop the 300-MW modular facility, set to cost billions when completed, at the Darlington nuclear plant site in Ontario.

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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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Homebuyers Are Making a Mid-Correction Comeback, but Many Aren’t Finding What They’re Looking For

Pro Builder

Homebuyers Are Making a Mid-Correction Comeback, but Many Aren’t Finding What They’re Looking For. ldeakins. Wed, 11/02/2022 - 09:09. Prospective buyers are more actively searching for homes in Q3 2022, but as rising interest rates limit affordable options, many are having a hard time finding what they want. The share of prospective buyers searching for a home rose in every region across the U.S. from the second to the third quarter of 2022, even as rising interest rates continue to send borrowi

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Fieldwire helps make construction management effortless and efficient

Fieldwire

Save time and money on your construction projects. Developing the easiest-to-use construction management software has always been Fieldwire’s mission. We are excited to introduce our new project management module on Fieldwire. Our mission is to provide a user-friendly jobsite management software that makes the construction industry more productive and more efficient.

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How do structural engineers assist in designing buildings that can withstand earthquakes?

The Constructor

As someone who has experienced first-hand the devastation that an earthquake can cause, I am always interested in learning about how buildings can be designed to better withstand these natural disasters. When a quake hits, it is not only the shaking of the ground that can cause damage and destruction – objects inside of buildings […]. The post How do structural engineers assist in designing buildings that can withstand earthquakes?

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Best Project, Higher Education/Research and Project of the Year Finalist: The Fisher Center for Performing Arts

ENR Construction

The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts is a venue that stands out even in the Music City: a state-of-the-art performance hall with a classic design offering two recital halls, 12,000-sq-ft grand lobby and 1,700-seat performance hall.

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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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How Short-Term Rentals Are Creating an Entirely New Buyer Profile

Pro Builder

How Short-Term Rentals Are Creating an Entirely New Buyer Profile. ldeakins. Wed, 11/02/2022 - 09:23. Short-term VRBO vacation rentals are helping homeowners relieve financial burdens imposed by skyrocketing borrowing costs and rampant inflation . The rise of VRBO real estate is introducing a new segment of homebuyers to the housing market, especially as Americans seek new ways to relieve the financial burdens of a market defined by rising mortgage rates and record high home prices.

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Boston high-rise finds perfect fit in unitized curtain wall system

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy Binyan Studios. By Alexander Donovan, LEED AP. When designing and building high-profile high-rises, a unitized curtain wall system is often the favored facade solution, for more reasons than just highlighting the skyline. The benefits of this approach range from manufacturing, quality control, onsite installation speed, and enhanced water resistance.

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What are the considerations an engineer must keep in mind when designing a new structure?

The Constructor

The design of a structure is a vital and high-stakes process. It requires an engineer to consider loads, stresses, and forces at every step in the process. An engineer must also consider the structure’s environment and how it will interact with other structures nearby. In this article, you will find what things an engineer keeps […]. The post What are the considerations an engineer must keep in mind when designing a new structure?