Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 3, 2023

Drones, 3D printing, automation, and…mushrooms? See why these and other futuristic construction technologies are going to go big in 2023!

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 6, 2023

The solution to the dilemma of whether to build or buy a storage unit usually depends on the location and one’s personal requirements. . As an intending storage owner, having a well-thought-out plan before either purchasing or constructing is essential. Finding the best and most cost-effective storage units is among the most crucial considerations. To help with the difficult choice, factors such as understanding the precise usage for the storage units and the benefits and drawbacks of buying ver

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Inside the Advantages of Construction Management Software. ccapoccia. Sat, 12/31/2022 - 07:39. Contractors can’t afford slowdowns or inefficiencies during a project. Construction management (CM) software allows for constant communication, documentation and collaboration, ensuring the project stays on track and on budget. CM software assists the general contractor in all aspects of project review, minimizing risk by creating built-in workflows to ensure no details are missed — all without typical

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 6, 2023

The new year is a natural time to decide what you want to achieve and how. Businesses tend to progress more consistently if the owner sets financial goals and makes a plan to achieve them. With that in mind, read on to learn the steps for setting financial goals for your business for 2023. However, your construction business (and personal) budget is one area where you should keep your resolutions from slipping.

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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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Lets Build

JANUARY 6, 2023

Setbacks like supply chain disruptions and rising energy prices are putting pressure on residential construction profit margins. And for many construction companies that operated on slim profit margins before those setbacks, even the smallest cost overruns can result in loss-making projects. Companies worldwide are investing in digital construction technology, like construction management software , to protect their profit margins.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 31, 2022

6 Numbers You Need to Know. ccapoccia. Sat, 12/31/2022 - 07:39. To build a profitable construction business, owners must be focused on key performance indicators (KPIs) and bottom-line numbers. These KPIs are centered on sales revenue, overhead, profit markup, labor costs per unit of work, and your updated job cost labor for every project. You can’t expect anyone to care about your finances as much as you do.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 6, 2023

Unpeeling the FM Onion is the first step to engaging in efficient facilities stewardship (consistent, quality, cost effective repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds). It’s impossible to make something more efficient if you do not understand it. Billions of dollars are wasted every year, as well as precious, nonrenewable natural resources, due to a fundamental lack of understanding of facilities stewardship as a holistic process.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 5, 2023

Learn how to avoid construction estimation errors with connected construction solutions.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 5, 2023

Skid steer loaders are a versatile type of construction equipment used for many different purposes in Australia. With the wide range of brands and models available, it can be difficult to know which one is best suited to your needs. In this article, we’ll help you make the right decision by breaking down the features of some of the best skid steer loader brands in Australia.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 4, 2023

3 Trends Impacting AP Departments in 2023. How your company can plan for the future. sdempsey. Wed, 01/04/2023 - 11:11. What does 2023 hold for accounts payable (AP) departments in the construction industry? More and more middle market companies are looking for ways to streamline processes and manage high volumes of invoices and payments as they continue to face industry challenges.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 6, 2023

A Look at Housing's Future: It Takes a (Show) Village ibush Fri, 01/06/2023 - 06:00 Pro Builder Show Village at the 2023 International Builders’ Show enables attendees to experience the future of housing firsthand Rich Binsacca, editorial director However you make your way to the Las Vegas Convention Center for the 2023 International Builders’ Show (IBS) in late January, you’d be hard-pressed to miss the annual Pro Builder Show Village.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 6, 2023

The advancement of technology is undoubtedly one of the most important aspects happening in the construction industry. As the industry continues to evolve and advance with technology, it is important to remember that the tools only work when the right people are using them. No one understands this better than George Rodriguez , Director of Cost at Urban Atelier Group (UAG).

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 4, 2023

U.S. Energy Dept. picks 33 hub proposals out of 79 submitted that it says are the strongest candidates for federal development, but did not yet release names nor plan details. .

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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 Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2023

Happy New Year? ccapoccia. Thu, 01/05/2023 - 07:59. Business planning for 2023 might feel similar to an idyllic island getaway — complete with tiki huts, white sand beaches and a slight breeze blowing across the shoreline. However, just on the horizon, there are dark clouds billowing and the local weather forecaster doesn’t seem to have an accurate projection on the storm’s trajectory.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 6, 2023

Luxury Meets Legacy in a Family-Oriented Lakeside Custom Home. ldeakins. Fri, 01/06/2023 - 12:35. This project from the 2022 Best in American Living Awards is inspired by its legacy and location and creates a new foundation for future generations to call home. Layne Deakins, Associate Editor. Starting from scratch to design a home for generations to enjoy is a daunting task, but for this custom home on Lake Minnetonka, Minn., the building blocks of inspiration were already in place.

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Natural Building

JANUARY 2, 2023

I remember that when I attended the Natural Building Colloquium in Kingston, NM in the fall of 2015 there was a fellow named Matt Anderson going around filming and interviewing people. He was part of Earth Lodge Studio, and the result of all this filming was a documentary entitled “What’s a Colloquium?: An Oral History of the Natural Building Movement” According to his description, “A small band of natural building enthusiasts and outlaws met in a field over 20 years ago

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 3, 2023

The facility is planned as the anchor for the Missouri University of Science and Technology's future manufacturing technology and innovation campus. .

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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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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2023

Fears of recession, persistent inflation, an unforgiving job market—and yet most contractors are optimistic about business in 2023.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 6, 2023

Debunking the Myths—Why Buying a New-Construction House May Be a Better Alternative ldeakins Fri, 01/06/2023 - 11:03 First-time buyers have traditionally strayed from new-construction homes in favor of more affordable existing houses, but buying new also offers a number of can't-miss benefits As would-be sellers hold off on listing their properties during a market correction, one-third of all housing inventory currently on the market is new construction, but misconceptions surrounding new-home p

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

JANUARY 4, 2023

A new industry outlook survey from The Associated General Contractors of America and Sage shows contractors expect infrastructure and other public-sector funding will help as growth slows for many types of private construction. Labor shortages and supply chain issues persist. Construction contractors are less optimistic about many private-sector segments than they were a year ago, but their expectations for the public sector market have remained relatively bullish.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 6, 2023

The two projects, a 500-MW solar PV plant and a 500-MW wind farm are developments of UAE-based AMEA Power Ltd.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 3, 2023

Anyone who works in the construction industry is intimately familiar with different types of construction drawings. But can you define the differences between them? Here’s a simple primer for understanding the differences and the roles each type of drawing plays in the construction process. What Are Construction Drawings? The term “construction drawings” refers to the collection of final preconstruction drawings that represent the building as a whole.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 4, 2023

Pros and Cons of Buying a Home During a Recession ldeakins Wed, 01/04/2023 - 10:27 According to some housing experts, an economic recession may actually give budget-conscious homebuyers more leverage in the for-sale market Though fears of a 2023 recession are causing some prospective homebuyers to hold off on home purchases, today’s economic landscape may actually provide a smoother path to homeownership for buyers in some rapidly cooling markets.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2023

National nonresidential construction spending grew.9% in November, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $930.1 billion for the month. Spending was up on a monthly basis in nine of the 16 nonresidential subcategories.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 6, 2023

EPA proposes more stringent air pollution standards that some groups say would be difficult to meet. .

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 5, 2023

Have Construction Job Openings Already Peaked? ldeakins Thu, 01/05/2023 - 11:08 After peaking in April 2022, the count of unfilled construction jobs is trending lower as the housing market slows The count of open, unfilled jobs for the overall economy declined to 10.46 million in November from 10.51 million open positions the month prior. Job openings are down significantly from 10.92 million last year, revealing a slowdown in the labor market likely due to tighter monetary policy as the Fed wor

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 3, 2023

When Designing From the Ground Up, Don’t Forget the Ceiling ldeakins Tue, 01/03/2023 - 10:46 The ceiling is often an overlooked space in every room, but according to these interior designers, there are simple ways to dress them up for an eye-catching entrance When it comes to decorating or redesigning interior spaces, the ceiling is often glossed over with a fresh coat of paint and overlooked in favor of larger upgrades to the walls or flooring, but according to The New York Times , the ceiling

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 3, 2023

Where Will House Prices Go In 2023? ldeakins Tue, 01/03/2023 - 10:21 As the U.S. housing market braces for a significant slowdown in 2023, experts are predicting major price corrections in some homebuying hotspots The Case-Shiller National Home Price Index was down 0.3% (SA) in October and is down 2.4% from its June 2022 peak, and with more interest rate hikes anticipated in the year to come, Bill McBride forecasts an even more substantial slowdown in home price growth throughout 2023 in his Cal

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