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Construction Job Openings Fell 50% From December to January

Pro Builder

Construction Job Openings Fell 50% From December to January ldeakins Mon, 03/13/2023 - 11:38 A 50% decline in construction job openings has the industry's leading economists scratching their heads. Here's what may be driving the sudden slowdown The total number of open jobs in the U.S. reached 10.8 million in January, but that growth wasn’t driven by the construction industry.

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How Green Building Practices Lead to Lower Carbon Dioxide Levels

The Constructor

As the environment continues to suffer due to the excessive accumulation of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, there is an urgent need for sustainable building practices that will help reduce carbon dioxide levels. Green building practices are one of the most effective ways to do this, offering a range of benefits, from reducing energy consumption […] The post How Green Building Practices Lead to Lower Carbon Dioxide Levels appeared first on The Constructor.

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What Every Trade Business Owner Should Know About Raising Prices

Contractor Bookkeeping

Raising prices can be a sore subject. Many construction business owners like you assume doing so will spell the end of your competitiveness. But by not raising prices, you're simply letting inflation and your suppliers' maintenance of your margins quietly eat away at profitability. The bottom line is that costs will always rise long-term - at least with inflation.

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How to combat ongoing supply chain shortages in construction? Come equipped with options

Construction Dive

Supply chain issues continue to plague the industry. Contractors must enact creative solutions to find a path forward.

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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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Meet Spot: A robot that’s being tested to keep construction sites clean

BD+C

Meet Spot: A robot that’s being tested to keep construction sites clean 0 qpurcell Tue, 03/14/2023 - 07:57 AEC Tech What if we could increase consistency and efficiency with housekeeping by automating this process with a robot? Introducing: Spot. Brooke Gemmell and Evan Reilly AEC Tech Innovation Industry Research Trips and falls, falling objects, or cuts can often be avoided by routine housekeeping.

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How the Silicon Valley Bank Failure Could Affect the Housing Market

Pro Builder

How the Silicon Valley Bank Failure Could Affect the Housing Market ldeakins Thu, 03/16/2023 - 11:02 The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank last Friday led to two other bank closings that rattled the tech industry and the cryptocurrency market. Could panic in the financial markets affect the real estate sector? The shutdown of the Silicon Valley Bank last Friday became the second largest bank failure in U.S. history and the largest since the 2008 financial crisis.

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Equipment makers roll out autonomous machinery at ConExpo

Construction Dive

Teleo, Honda and Volvo are among the manufacturers offering new partnerships and updated products.

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How to Change Out a Countertop in Less Than a Day

The Constructor

Are you looking to give your kitchen a quick makeover? Changing out your countertop is a great way to give your kitchen a fresh look without weeks of construction and a hefty price tag. With the right tools and a little know-how, you can replace a countertop in less than a day. In this article, […] The post How to Change Out a Countertop in Less Than a Day appeared first on The Constructor.

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Study Shows Local Preference Bid Laws Favor Keeping Money and Business Close

ENR Construction

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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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Viewpoint User Summits 2023

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Join this free user event for Trimble Viewpoint users of the Spectrum or Viewpoint ERP! Network, ask the product experts, and earn up to 7 free CPEs.

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Bank failures cause uncertainty for contractors

Construction Dive

The collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank could weaken this year’s outlook for commercial real estate and construction, an economist said.

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How to plan your budget for home renovation

The Constructor

There is much to consider and plan regarding home renovations, including setting a budget and identifying where to allocate funds. Fortunately, there are several ways of laying out an effective budget plan to make the most out of your renovation. This article will explain how to plan your budget for a successful home renovation, including […] The post How to plan your budget for home renovation appeared first on The Constructor.

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Remodel Your Commercial Office to Be More Modern

Wolgast Corporation

Easy Ways to Update Your Look Who doesn’t want to be known for always having the most modern looking office, comfortable staffers, or the ability to attract customers because their place of business is so fresh and enticing? The problem, we understand, it’s cost prohibitive and not a great investment to complete a remodel every year to keep up with new trends.

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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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It's Personal: Pilot Program Promotes Mental Health Awareness in Construction

Pro Builder

It's Personal: Pilot Program Promotes Mental Health Awareness in Construction ibush Fri, 03/17/2023 - 08:00 The National Association of Home Builders partners with mental health advocate Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas on a strategic plan to promote mental health and suicide prevention In an attempt to improve mental health in the construction industry by normalizing discussions about suicide and mental wellbeing in residential construction, the National Association of Home Builders has partnered with

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Backlog ticks up, remains historically elevated

Construction Dive

New work continues to surge despite a gloomy economic forecast and elevated borrowing costs, per analysis from Associated Builders and Contractors.

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Digital Builder Ep 44: Identifying Risk in Old Construction Tech Part 2

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In the second half of our two-part episode with Autodesk colleagues Lisa Chen, Technical Sales Executive, and Ross Wagner, Manager of Technical Sales, we continue talking about the obstacles preventing the industry from digitization and why legacy non-purpose-built tools are holding companies back. If you haven’t yet, catch the first half of our conversation with Lisa and Ross in Episode 41!

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Three interconnected solutions for 'saving' urban centers

BD+C

Three interconnected solutions for 'saving' urban centers 0 qpurcell Thu, 03/16/2023 - 10:33 Urban Planning Gensler Co-CEO Andy Cohen explores how the global pandemic affected city life, and gives three solutions for revitalizing these urban centers. Andy Cohen, FAIA, IIDA Multifamily Housing Office Buildings Transit Facilities Coronavirus Urban Planning Many believe that cities are in trouble.

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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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A Call to Action: New Professional Titles Emerge to Reduce Housing’s Carbon Footprint

Pro Builder

A Call to Action: New Professional Titles Emerge to Reduce Housing’s Carbon Footprint ldeakins Thu, 03/16/2023 - 10:55 Industry leaders are employing the help of climate experts to discover and implement more climate-conscious building practices With the climate crisis worsening, real estate designers, developers, and contractors are being forced to find more environmentally friendly approaches to residential construction.

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Biggest dam removal in US history set to start in California, Oregon

Construction Dive

Kiewit is the contractor on the $450 million effort to take out the Klamath River dams and restore salmon habitat.

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Enhance Your Mobile Tech Strategy with the ACC App (Previously PlanGrid Build) 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

At Autodesk, we’re committed to helping you streamline project workflows and enable you to get meaningful work done no matter where you are. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that the PlanGrid Build mobile app is now Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)! The ACC mobile app houses all project information across many of Autodesk Construction Cloud suite of products, including: Autodesk Build Autodesk Docs Autodesk BIM Collaborate Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro PlanGrid This tigh

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PC Construction Accepts AGC Build America Award for 4th Year Running

PC Construction

PC just now accepted a Construction Risk Partners Build America Award from the Associated General Contractors in Las Vegas, our fourth consecutive win of this prestigious award. This latest recognition is in the Construction Management category for the One Spruce Peak project in Stowe, Vermont. The Build America Awards honor AGC members who build the nation’s most impressive construction projects ranging across the building, highway and transportation, utility infrastructure, and federal a

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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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Housing Affordability: Why This Downturn Is Different

Pro Builder

Housing Affordability: Why This Downturn Is Different ibush Mon, 03/13/2023 - 07:00 The current shortage of affordable homes is due to more than just undersupply in the market Tony L. Callahan, Contributing Editor We are currently in a housing downturn that will likely be followed by a recession. The Federal Reserve, which was slow to react to inflation, is now playing catch-up, launching an all-out effort to tamp it down by raising interest rates.

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Jobsite safety has slipped since the pandemic, construction CEOs say

Construction Dive

Contractors need to up their safety training practices to avoid “dire consequences,” writes consultant Jay Greenspan.

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Renewable Gas Projects Eyed by Enbridge and NJ Utility PSE&G

ENR Construction

Canada-based Enbridge inked deal with leading US food waste management firm to build waste-to-gas projects across the country, while NJ utility said its planned $2.

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Meeting ceiling requirements in restaurant settings

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy Ceilume and Little Jumbo. By Ben Carr; Michael Chusid, RA, FCSI, CDT; and Steven H. Miller, CDT Restaurants, cafeterias, banquet halls, commissaries, and other food-service venues typically have at least two different types of ceilings. In the front of house, which includes public-facing areas such as the dining room, bar, and reception area, visual aesthetics are of primary importance, including the ceiling.

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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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Simple Landscaping Improvements to Boost a Home’s Sale Price

Pro Builder

Simple Landscaping Improvements to Boost a Home’s Sale Price ldeakins Thu, 03/16/2023 - 11:20 A little extra effort improving a home's landscaping can amount to a greater profit when selling. Here are a few budget-friendly landscaping tips for spring sellers With warmer weather and a faster-paced homebuying season just around the corner, sellers could see major financial benefits simply by showing their lawns a little TLC.

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US DOT and Austin, Texas, launch first-of-its-kind $22B transportation partnership

Construction Dive

It’s the first time the Transportation Department has entered an emerging projects agreement with a city to fast-track networks of related projects rather than using a piecemeal approach.

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NYC Advances Plan for $7.7B East Harlem Subway Extension

ENR Construction

Second Avenue expansion in Manhattan would go out to bid for first two construction contracts this year, said MTA.

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