Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2022

Tue, 04/19/2022 - 10:44. NAHB Chairman's Message: NAHB Takes Action to Solve Supply Chain Issues. Prices for construction inputs have continued to rise in 2022. since January 2020. increase in January 2022. higher than the January 2020 reading. National Association of Home Builders. The index is 14.1%

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

New-Home Construction Slowed in January Despite Increase in Permitting. Fri, 02/18/2022 - 10:52. New construction activity for both single-family and multifamily residential projects slowed during January 2022 despite an increase in permitting, Realtor.com reports. million and building permits to reach a median pace of 1.75

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 17, 2022

The enrolled bill, now a statute known as the Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 , is premised on the idea that “the State has the ingenuity to reduce the threat of global warming and make GHG reductions a part of the State’s future” by, among other things, achieving net zero statewide GHG emissions by 2045. only days from now).

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 13, 2022

Thu, 01/13/2022 - 10:32. On January 11, the IRS released Notice 2022-05 , which grants extensions for COVID-19 relief and addresses additional support to be allocated post-pandemic. The relief included in IRS Notice 2022-05 applies to: 10% Test for Carryover Allocations. 24-Month Minimum Rehabilitation Expenditure Period.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 14, 2022

Consumer Price Index Points to Elevated Inflation and Higher Interest Rates in 2022. Fri, 01/14/2022 - 10:13. Inflation is at its highest peak since the early 1980s, and 2022 may see more gains. The second week of January saw a continuation of gains from the previous year as the 10-year Treasury rate rose from 1.4%

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Tue, 02/01/2022 - 10:37. Reduced lumber tariffs could keep prices stable in 2022, allowing builders to better keep up with soaring demand. Biden Administration Moves to Lower Lumber Tariffs Following NAHB Request.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 31, 2022

The New American Home 2022's Kitchens + Baths Offer a Modern Twist on a Timeless Style. Mon, 01/31/2022 - 20:11. The New American Home 2022: Thinking Inside the Box. Explore the Products Used to Create The New American Home 2022. . The New American Home 2022: Kitchens That Meet Everyday Needs and Effortless Entertaining.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 11, 2022

Supply-Chain Issues Are Causing New Owners to Move Into Unfinished Homes. Tue, 01/11/2022 - 10:19. About 90% of home builders surveyed by housing-market research firm Zonda in November said they were experiencing supply disruptions, up from 75% in January 2021.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Tue, 11/01/2022 - 19:40. In September, the HMI stood at 46, after peaking at 90 in late 2020, and it was 83 in January of this year —for the HMI, anything below 50 indicates poor market conditions. Some period of 2022 or 2023 is likely to be designated as a recession.”. in 2022 and 0.7% increase of 2021. increase in 2021.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Thu, 12/15/2022 - 10:11. The West has experienced the largest increase since January 2021 (+27.7%) while the smallest increase over the period has been in the Northeast. Unlike softwood lumber, volatility continues to be an issue in the RMC market and is just shy of the record high set in the middle of the housing boom.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 6, 2022

Mon, 06/06/2022 - 10:18. Homebuilders are finally starting to see some relief in terms of costs and construction timelines, said Ryan De Young, president of De Young Properties, but labor continues to be an issue. In January, lumber was trading at $1,329 per thousand board feet. Read more.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 4, 2022

Fri, 03/04/2022 - 10:14. One issue of importance not largely addressed in Biden’s speech, however, was the cost of housing, which is surging in nearly every metro across the United States. The overall median rent rose to $1,789 per month nationwide in January, a 19.8% State of the Union Follow-Up: What About Rising Rents?

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 7, 2020

The Acts apply prospectively to all policies of property and casualty insurance issued, delivered, or renewed in the State to a condominium council of unit owners on or after October 1, 2020. 493) extends the termination date of the commission by 10 years – from July 1, 2022, until July 1, 2032. Senate Bill 175/House Bill 108 (Chs.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 15, 2022

Generally, most states that have addressed the issue allow “pay if paid” clauses so long as there is clear and unambiguous language shifting the risk of non-payment to the subcontractor. On April 27, 2022, Virginia Governor Youngkin signed into law SB550, which expressly prohibits “pay-if-paid” clauses in construction contracts.

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Constructlaw

MAY 30, 2023

1] The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) addresses this issue head-on, allocating $55 billion to water infrastructure — the largest federal investment of its kind in the nation’s history. [2] It receives an annual funding of $50 million from FY 2022-26. [10] 2022, April 25). 2019, January 8).

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

MARCH 21, 2022

Subsequently, on January 31, 2022, K&K filed a supplemental protest based on information gleaned from the January 19, 2022 agency report. On December 20, 2021, K&K filed its protest at the GAO, alleging that the agency had improperly evaluated its proposal.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 18, 2022

Issues | Filter enhancements. Photos and Issues are not included in the markup list. . Issues | Filter enhancements [coming soon] – With Issue Filter Enhancements, Autodesk Build members can find the information they need faster. Importing activity codes/outlines from Asta Powerprojects . Labor resource filter in iOS .

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Pro Builder

JUNE 6, 2022

Mon, 06/06/2022 - 13:51. The innovative approaches conceived and executed by the 2022 Ivory Prize winners across three categories aren’t just causing positive changes in their respective communities; their ideas serve as prototypes for comprehensive solutions that can be implemented on a national scale. Layne Deakins. Abby Ivory.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 28, 2019

The Maryland General Assembly, the state’s legislative body meets in regular session for 90 days each year beginning the second Wednesday in January to act on more than 2,500 pieces of legislation. The Governor has until May 28, the 30th day after presentment to sign or veto bills. Solid Waste Management. Stormwater and Flood Management.

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The Korte Company

JANUARY 19, 2024

When the design phase kicked off in January 2022, Alex first focused on keeping key components clash-free. We address issues like clashing in advance — preventing it from happening in the real world. In the old days, large-scale construction was like putting together a high-stakes puzzle. Instead, we plan.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 1, 2021

This year, solar is outpacing coal and oil combined, as a percentage of the utility's energy mix (FPL shut down its last coal-fired plant in January, and is currently dismantling its oil plants ). . Community Solar a Growing Trend. Photo: courtesy Denver Housing Authority/Mike Laughlin Photographer. In the city of Davis, Calif., “New

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 28, 2023

On-demand sessions are available after the event (2022’s are available now). Get more details AED Summit (San Antonio, TX) January 30-February 1, 2024 Each year, the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Summit brings together heavy equipment professionals to discuss trends and opportunities in the industry.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 25, 2021

The Maryland Attorney General recently issued an opinion concluding that the placement of a protective easement on an already existing forest, as opposed to intentionally created or restored forest, does not qualify for forest mitigation banking. Enforcement.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 3, 2022

Mon, 01/03/2022 - 14:41. VB: We were anticipating turning on production for modules in January of 2023. That has now moved forward and could start as early as April 2022. Vaughan Buckley on Restarting a Former Katerra Factory. Mike Beirne, Senior Editor. PB: Any idea when you are going to turn on production for modules?

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00. Airborne dust from cutting materials can cause a wide range of health issues for workers; proper face and eye protection, tool accessories, and wash stations help reduce the risk. across 36 separate and independent jobsite safety inspections by SFI conducted between January and March of this year.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 31, 2022

NPDES permits are issued by states that have obtained EPA approval to issue permits or by EPA Regions in states without such approval. Failure to comply with the agreement can result in daily penalties — up to $62,689 as of January 2022. EPA Flowchart : Do I need a NPDES permit? National Environmental Policy Act.

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Construction Test

MAY 2, 2020

Photo issued by Perth Museum and Art Gallery showing paintings of the Egyptian goddess Amentet discovered inside the coffin. Conservators clean the front of the coffin in preparation for its presentation at the new Perth City Hall, which will open as a museum in 2022. HOW DID EGYPTIANS EMBALM THEIR DEAD? .

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 28, 2022

Fri, 01/28/2022 - 02:01. My January column, “ Measurement Fails, Part I ” laid out the many common obstacles standing in the way of achieving accurate measurements, including estimates presumed or disguised as facts, and ratios based on bad numerators, bad denominators, or both. The first issue is the quality of baseline budgets.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 25, 2024

Lomans’ monthly active users (MAUs) more than tripled in 2022, while projects on the platform grew from 29 in January 2022 to 201 in January 2023. Issues In the past, Edo would’ve listed issues in a notebook as he walked around the construction site. I have new drawings directly. That is so fantastic.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 16, 2021

“Estimation significantly impacts downstream construction workflows, but is often a disconnected and manual process, which creates room for errors that can lead to cost and schedule issues later in a project lifecycle,” said Jim Lynch, senior vice president and general manager of Autodesk Construction Solutions. About Autodesk .

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

Under most circumstances, upon complete payment of the bond issue, the lessee or user company acquires ownership of the industrial facility for a nominal sum. Effective for facilities placed into service between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2015. per thousand cubic feet of “working gas” storage capacity.

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Construction Test

MAY 19, 2020

The budget airline added that flights will remain grounded until ‘at least July’ and passenger numbers will not return to 2019 levels ‘until summer 2022 at the earliest’ . million passengers between January and March, while earnings before tax and interest fell by 22.4% The CEO, who is worth an estimated £3.8

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 8, 2014

From the March/April 2014 issue. In January, Texas completed the last segment of the $6.8 In January 2014, Texas completed the last segment of the $6.8-billion The Act calls for 21 billion gallons of “advanced biofuels”—based on materials other than corn—to be produced by 2022. By Jenny Vickers and Jack Rogers.

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Levelset

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

In early February 2022, President Biden signed an executive order requiring project labor agreements (PLAs) on all federal projects over $35 million. Additionally, according to the White House statement on the executive order, as of January 30, 2022, federal contractors in new or extended contracts must pay a $15/hour minimum wage.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 4, 2016

By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. The Amazon fulfillment center in San Marcos currently is hiring 350 employees, a workforce expected to grow to 1,000 full-time employees by 2022. Kaiser Permanente (KP) is a leading integrated healthcare provider operating 600 medical offices and 38 hospitals in 8 states.

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NH Construction Law

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor issued its new rules on how to properly classify workers as either employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Walsh , 2022 WL 1073346 (E.D. 14, 2022). As of this writing no court has issued an injunction postponing the March 11 effective date.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 30, 2021

In January, the day before President Trump left office, the D.C. Circuit vacated both the Trump Administration’s decision to repeal the 2015 Clean Power Plan, which established guidelines for states to limit carbon dioxide emissions from power plants, and the Affordable Clean Energy Rule that the Trump administration issued in its place.

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