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Home Prices Dipped Slightly in July, but Just How Low Will They Go?

Pro Builder

Home Prices Dipped Slightly in July, but Just How Low Will They Go? ldeakins. Wed, 08/24/2022 - 10:08. At the start of the year, it seemed impossible for home prices to fall from record highs, but as mortgage rates climb higher and buyers pull back, a downturn may be on the horizon after all. Home prices are rebalancing after two years of record appreciation, but experts say it may take some time for them to fall from current highs.

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18 Different Types of Cranes Used in Construction

Learn Civil Engineering

Different types of cranes are used in civil engineering construction projects. Cranes have an important significance in constructing the structure of the building. They are employed to raise and lower objects. Cranes are most often used in the lifting of heavy equipment in the construction area. Any work site that needs the lifting of materials […].

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What to Look for When Shopping for Construction Estimating Software

Construction Business Owner

What to Look for When Shopping for Construction Estimating Software. Tips to help you choose the right estimating software. Greg Ragsdale. Thu, 08/25/2022 - 09:33. Estimating software has become a necessity for contractors looking for a faster solution for their estimating and bidding. Knowing where to start the search and what to look for is half the battle.

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The Connected Construction Professional Series: Construction HR and Payroll Professionals

Viewpoint Construction Technology

A look at how connected construction solutions are streamlining contractors’ HR processes.

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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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How to Deal with Leaking Ceilings?

The Constructor

Ceiling leaks occur when the building space above the ceiling is inundated with water or moisture, finally penetrating the ceiling. Leaks are observed as discoloration or dripping water through the ceiling. Ceiling leaks indicate a faulty plumbing system or an improper rainwater drainage system of the rooms above. This article discusses the possible ways to […].

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Examining the Labor Shortage

Construction Business Owner

Examining the Labor Shortage. Kathy Wells. Mon, 08/22/2022 - 16:04. “It feels like a perfect storm… A hurricane and a tornado, all rolled up into one.”. Dr. Rachel Sederberg didn’t mince words when describing the seriousness of the labor shortage in the United States. It’s long been a problem, and now it’s getting (much) worse. When the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in February 2020, there were 7 million job openings and 5.9 million unemployed people in the U.S.

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ANZ Construction Industry Forecast—Part 2 of 2: Opportunities in the Next Five Years

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Part 2 of this two-part series looks at the opportunities Australian and New Zealand contractors have ahead of them.

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What is Relative Humidity of Concrete?

The Constructor

The relative humidity represents the amount of water vapor in the air compared to the amount that air can hold. Relative humidity in concrete is one of the critical parameters that should be considered before laying a floor. If concrete contains high relative humidity combined with excess moisture, it can cause floor failures and subsequently costly […].

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Learnings from JOC Program Audits and AEC Industry Research

Job Order Contracting

There are multiple learnings from JOC Program Audits ( see audit results ). Lack of direct Owner participation and leadership (versus using a third party intermediary/consultants) can result in higher overall costs, higher JOC Program administrative costs, lack of cost visibility and controls, and a potential for misuse/fraud. The use of localization factors (city cost indices, area cost factors) or economic factors (ENR, CPI…) does not provide adequate cost control or cost visibility.

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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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The Shifting Perspective of Rental Equipment

Construction Business Owner

The Shifting Perspective of Rental Equipment. ccapoccia. Tue, 08/23/2022 - 14:32. Rental is a relatively young industry, and it’s continuing to grow each year, with more contractors renting than ever before. Even with supply chain issues and labor shortages, U.S. equipment rental revenue, including both construction equipment and small tool, is expected to grow by 11.1% to reach nearly $56 billion in 2022, according to the latest quarterly forecast released by American Rental Association (ARA).

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Why Belonging Matters in Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Over the last few years, many architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) companies have started to take a serious look at diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives. While progress has been made, there’s still a long road ahead. . Building a sense of belonging is one aspect of the DE&I equation that often gets lost. Firms work so hard to attract diverse talent, they often forget it’s essential to foster an environment of real inclusion.

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How to Choose Tiles for Construction of Pools?

The Constructor

Pool tiles are special tiles designed and manufactured to meet the durability, aesthetic, and maintenance requirements of wet outdoor environments. They not only improve the beauty of the pool but also affect its safety, durability, and maintenance requirements. The selection and laying of pool tiles are the two main activities involved in swimming pool construction. […].

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Construction Productivity Solutions

Job Order Contracting

Construction productivity solutions are readily available that integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery to consistently enable on-time, on-budget, quality outcomes with full financial visibility and compliance. “Procore”, “Revit”, (insert any tech) are not solutions. They don’t embed robust programmatic frameworks and current verifiable granular local market task data.

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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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All About the Individual

Construction Business Owner

All About the Individual. Kathy Wells. Tue, 08/23/2022 - 05:00. I just moved across the country into a house that’s been under construction during the pandemic. It was a challenging time for the builders, trying to make me feel connected to the process from 2,500 miles away. And it’s certainly been a challenging time to be the buyer, trying to follow the progress, understand my options and make decisions over Zoom.

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Preconstruction Professionals: You Won’t Want to Miss Autodesk University 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

After two years of online events, we’re thrilled to announce that Autodesk University will be back in-person and better than ever before! We’ve made sure to pack every hour of the event with opportunities for you to learn, grow, and connect. Whether you’re learning from experts in a dynamic conversation panel, rubbing shoulders with industry professionals at an evening reception, or learning about emerging technologies, there won’t be a wasted moment.

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Effects of Unrepaired Early-age Cracking in Concrete Structures

The Constructor

Early-age cracking is a temporary shortcoming that crops up as a result of a faulty design and construction process. Such cracks can be repaired properly if necessary actions are taken on time. They can lead to many non-structural and structural issues if not repaired properly, for instance, loss of aesthetic appearance of a concrete surface, […].

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Root Causes of Construction Project Variability

Job Order Contracting

Here a list of the root causes of construction project variability resulting in 85% of ALL repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds being… late, over budget, unsatisfactory to one or more participants or stakeholders, or otherwise economically or environmentally wasteful. Addressing the Root Causes of Construction Project Variability can easily result in 10 to 30 percent reductions in expected completion time and cost savings of 10 to 25 percent or more.

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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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Driving Forces of a Skilled Labor Shortage—and How to Overcome Them

Pro Builder

Driving Forces of a Skilled Labor Shortage—and How to Overcome Them. ldeakins. Mon, 08/22/2022 - 09:57. The construction industry has battled a skilled labor shortage for over a decade, but pandemic-related challenges made recruiting new workers harder than ever before. A major labor shortage is rippling through the construction industry and creating new obstacles for companies building back from the pandemic.

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Bridgestone Will Invest $550M In Tennessee Manufacturing Expansion

Business Facilities

To support growing demand in the commercial vehicle sector, Nashville-based Bridgestone will create 380 jobs at its truck and bus radial tire plant in Morrison, TN. Meanwhile, Ventcon grows in Madison County.

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Are You Charging Enough? Why You Should Raise Your Prices

Contractor Bookkeeping

There comes a time for every small business to raise its prices. While it may seem scary, remember that it's your job to keep costs fair for you and your customers. That means you have to charge prices that work for you and allow you to remain in business. Am I Not Charging Enough? Knowledge leads to profits and cash flow. What makes knowledge powerful?

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Improving Public Sector Facilities Life-cycle Management – Hard Questions MUST be asked and ANSWERED!

Job Order Contracting

Improving public sector facilities life-cycle management is critical to the economy, the environment, and to our safety. What changes are necessary for improvements in repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build policy and practices are required? Can currently available alternative methods provide measurable improvement? What are the barriers to change in policy, practices, tools, and services?

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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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20 Best Low light Houseplants | Top Low Light Indoor Plants | Indoor Plants For Low Light

Civiconcepts

Introduction The low light situation is always a challenge for the indoor planting or gardener, Even plants that are well grown in outdoor shade tend to require more light. When … 20 Best Low light Houseplants | Top Low Light Indoor Plants | Indoor Plants For Low Light Read More ».

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Why Procore is Built for Specialty Contractors

Jobsite with Procore

Specialty contractors are at the front lines of delivering projects on time and on budget. However, they face unique challenges that frequently stand in the way of maximizing profits and productivity. Among them, the use of outdated and manual processes.

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Webinars & Construction Events in September 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

It’s that time of the year! Autodesk University 2022 is happening in-person, in none other than New Orleans. Make sure to get your tickets now and get ready for an AU full of construction industry trends, deep dives, keynotes, product education, and so much more. And of course, you’ll be able to network with the best and most innovative minds in the industry.

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Missing Middle Construction Sector Posted Slight Gains in Q2 2022

Pro Builder

Missing Middle Construction Sector Posted Slight Gains in Q2 2022. ldeakins. Wed, 08/24/2022 - 10:28. Medium-density multifamily housing development ticked slightly higher in the second quarter of 2022 after a year of stagnant growth. Medium-density housing development, including townhouses, duplexes, and other small multifamily properties, trended slightly higher during the second quarter of 2022, but this missing middle construction sector has remained mostly flat even during times of immense

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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15 Engineering Drawing Instruments | Drawing Instruments and Their Uses | Top Drawing Instruments

Civiconcepts

Introduction To Engineering Drawing In engineering drawing, engineering-related objects like walls, electrical fitting, pipes, machines, buildings, etc are drawn with specific shapes and sizes so they require different Types of … 15 Engineering Drawing Instruments | Drawing Instruments and Their Uses | Top Drawing Instruments Read More ».

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Cheap Geothermal Air Conditioning

Natural Building

Here is a geothermal air conditioning system you can install for about $1,000 that only uses about 100 watts to operate 24/7 cooling your house, garage or greenhouse. You can watch the video at www.youtube.com. The Simple Tek YouTube channel has lots of interesting content on solar, heating, cooling, greenhouses, and more.

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Kentucky Welcomes Nearly 360 New Jobs This Week

Business Facilities

Bluegrass Bottling will create 27 jobs in Lancaster, Summit Packaging Solutions is bringing 254 jobs to Boone County, and Atlas Machine and Supply’s new Hardinsburg HQ will result in 78 jobs.