The Constructor

JANUARY 19, 2023

Are you an architect looking for a comprehensive guide on the standard height of windows from the Floor? If so, you’ve come to the right place! This article will discuss different types of windows, window heights for various types of rooms, and common mistakes to avoid when measuring window heights from the Floor. Additionally, we’ll […] The post How to Achieve the Perfect Window Height from Floor appeared first on The Constructor.

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JANUARY 15, 2023

Do you know how important construction tools are? In actuality, these are the tools that increase the efficiency of construction projects. And, you always need some basic tools to finish your job. These are the tools that made it possible to do tasks more quickly and correctly. That’s why; these tools might not be confined […].

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 17, 2023

If you have a commercial building, consider installing a solar power system. That’s because it’s cost-effective and plays a crucial role in protecting the environment. You can consider various installation options if you plan to have one. One of the best ways of installing solar panels in a commercial building is by placing them in an open area.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 18, 2023

Experts Say This Housing Recession Will Look Far Different From the Last One—Here’s Why. ldeakins. Wed, 01/18/2023 - 11:15. The housing market is reaching its tipping point ahead of what experts say is a "more-than-likely" 2023 recession, but today's homebuying conditions are far different from the state of the market leading up to the Great Recession.

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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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Construction Dive

JANUARY 18, 2023

Webcor Timber is looking to capitalize on a growing industry, an executive at the California contractor said.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 16, 2023

You may have heard of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) before. Well, it’s quite a popular synthetic polymer used in various industries. Its versatile characteristic makes it the go-to material in many applications. . Notably, manufacturing and construction use it significantly more. You can find many PVA suppliers in these two industries. From adhesives to textile finishings, PVA benefits manufacturing and construction in various ways.

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HardHatChat

JANUARY 17, 2023

If there were one word that summed up our experience from 2022 and our approach to the year ahead, it would flexibility. You succeed in a challenging environment by being adaptable to change, open-minded to new ideas, and focused on solutions. As we mentioned in previous posts, last year presented various challenges for the commercial construction industry.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 17, 2023

We have all heard horror stories of the devastating effects that plastic pollution has had on the environment, from marine life to our air quality. But what would you say if I told you that plastic roads made of recycled material could benefit the environment? Plastic roads are being used instead of traditional asphalt roads, […]. The post Plastic Roads: How They Impact Our Environment appeared first on The Constructor.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 18, 2023

Validating FM decisions with verifiable cost data is critical, yet rarely practiced. While most facilities management professional are aware that detailed line-item cost data is required to achieve cost visibility and enable cost management, the dependence upon contractor or subcontractor estimates and/or historical data, and/or national average cost data and factoring remains the norm.

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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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JANUARY 20, 2023

Construction sites are chaotic. And even if it’s mostly controlled chaos, staying on top of everything is challenging for site managers. While we have plenty of tools to get a general overview of projects and see how they should be progressing, we only have one that shows how they’re actually progressing: construction daily logs. Let’s explore the importance of keeping construction and maintenance daily logs of every on-site activity.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 19, 2023

OSHA Regional Administrator Stephen Boyd spoke candidly about the industry’s fatality numbers at AGC’s health and safety conference this week.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 20, 2023

Anyone who has ever worked in construction knows the challenges posed by miscommunication: rework, serious safety risks, plus cost and schedule overruns. Project teams have more data available today than ever. But siloed technology and teams can lead to both information overload and data gaps that result in poor decisions and miscommunication. In hindsight, some construction miscommunications can be comical (as highlighted in our construction mishap cartoon series here ), but industry experts

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 17, 2023

January 2023 two climate requirements for new construction entered into force in the Building Regulations. If you are going to build a new heated building, you are responsible for complying with the requirements. The climate impacts of new construction must be documented with a climate calculation (i.e. a life cycle assessment, LCA) in connection with the completion notification of the construction.

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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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Pro Builder

JANUARY 19, 2023

After Years of Record Gains, Building Materials Price Growth Slowed Significantly in 2022 ldeakins Thu, 01/19/2023 - 11:14 Building materials prices fell by 60% in 2022, though some products are still posting steady gains Building materials prices slowed a staggering 60% in 2022, posting just an 8.3% gain throughout the entire year compared with an 18.9% growth rate during the year prior.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 20, 2023

A massive rulebook that most workers won’t read can leave a contractor vulnerable to OSHA fines and lawsuits, according to panelists at AGC’s safety conference.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 16, 2023

How often do you conduct a “post-mortem” after a project? Once a job is done, do you and your team take the time to review project wins, lessons learned, and areas of improvement? For many construction teams, the answers to these questions are usually “no” or “not often enough.” And we get it. When you complete a project, it’s tempting to close the books quickly and move forward to the next one.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 20, 2023

So you have a great business idea and are convinced you can make it work, but you don't have much capital to get your business off the ground. Juggling existing financial commitments such as a mortgage or bank loan could put a squeeze on your business plans. Many entrepreneurs use creative thinking and shrewd planning to get businesses off the ground with the smallest budgets.

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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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JANUARY 17, 2023

Housing Activity Is Plummeting, but Not for Much Longer, Experts Say. ldeakins. Tue, 01/17/2023 - 10:31. Soaring mortgage rates are leading to a sharp drop in housing affordability, and subsequently, in homebuyer demand, but rate hikes may have already reached their peak. Throughout 2022, spiking mortgage rates not only weakened housing affordability, but they also led to a significant drop in homebuyer demand, sending mortgage purchase applications down 40% year-over-year in December.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 20, 2023

December’s report marks the largest monthly decline since early in the pandemic and the smallest annual increase in nearly two years, according to ABC, but pricing pressures remain.

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GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 20, 2023

Digging Deeper Foundations = More Water Infiltration Challenges Phillip.fry@gc… Fri, 01/20/2023 - 15:21 How to mitigate the risk with proven below-grade waterproofing solutions GCP Applied Technologies January 20, 2023 Specifying proven below-ground waterproofing during the design phase is critical. Waterproofing deeper basements, foundations and other below grade spaces takes special considerations that are vital to the life of the building.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 19, 2023

Fabio Pires, 31, an electrical engineer and union operating mechanic died last year after sustaining severe burns, but the Massachusetts firm disputes agency conclusions in proposing total of five serious and willful violations against it.

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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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JANUARY 16, 2023

A Shifting Power Dynamic—Buyers and Sellers Will Reach Middle Ground in 2023, Experts Say. ldeakins. Mon, 01/16/2023 - 10:36. The days of a fiercely competitive seller's market may at last be behind us, and instead, buyers are returning to an even playing field with more bargaining power in 2023. For the last several years, prospective homebuyers have waded through a high-cost seller’s market marked by fierce competition, relentless bidding wars, and all-cash offers.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 18, 2023

Dive Brief: Las Vegas Sands, a Paradise, Nevada-based casino and resort company, announced plans to develop a multi-billion-dollar flagship hospitality, entertainment and casino project on Long Island, New York, according to a company press release. The transaction, which still requires c.

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PC Construction

JANUARY 17, 2023

Late last year, PC completed construction of the new Wildflower Farms , an Auberge Resorts Collection boutique resort situated on 140 acres in Gardiner, New York. The resort features 65 luxury free-standing cabins, cottages and suites totaling 52,000 square feet of accommodations with a 37,000-square-foot main building and lobby, a great porch, the Clay restaurant and event spaces.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 18, 2023

AGC, ARTBA, ACEC, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and other groups target the 2021 guidance document on how states should prioritize IIJA highway funding.

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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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JANUARY 17, 2023

These Wellness Design Features Offer the Highest Return on Investment. ldeakins. Tue, 01/17/2023 - 10:36. Builders and remodelers looking for ways to boost a home's return on investment (ROI) are installing these must-have wellness features in kitchens and bathrooms. With waning buyer demand, builders are seeking out ways to appeal to changing preferences while boosting a home’s return on investment (ROI).

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 18, 2023

Executives from Skanska, DPR, Suffolk and others see unique characteristics in an economic slowdown this year.

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JANUARY 19, 2023

Since 2020, demand for property expansions, particularly the decision to Relocate or Build, has increased significantly and is still strong in the post-pandemic real estate market.

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