Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Rising Construction Costs Lead to Higher Risks PCF Construction offers insight on current market construction risks and how to take control mhodges Tue, 11/07/2023 - 09:13 One of the most pressing issues in the construction industry today is the unforeseen or unintended increase in risk exposures due to rising construction costs.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 14, 2023

Experts Are Confident Housing Inflation Will Soon Fall—Here’s Why ldeakins Wed, 06/14/2023 - 11:48 Housing experts predict "with a high a degree of confidence" that shelter inflation, which has been persistently high for months, will drop during the second half of 2023 Shelter is the largest expense for an average U.S.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 12, 2023

The meetings offer an important opportunity for NAHB members and Home Builders Association (HBA) leadership to provide feedback to NAHB leadership about emerging issues in local communities.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

3 It is now recognized that the FEDRAMP process, while well intended, has several major issues. Publicly available social media or communications platforms governed under Federal agency social media policies, in which Federal employees or support contractors may or may not enter Federal information. #3.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 14, 2023

The latest CPI reading issued on Tuesday showed a monthly increase in shelter inflation from 0.4% in May, and while that means that housing costs are still rising, that CPI reading is the lowest annual increase in 2 years, CNBC reports. “I in April to 0.6%

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Construction Law

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Guest editor Delay without reasonable excuse and criminal liability Guest Editors Chris Bryden and Bartholomew Scholefield of 4 King’s Bench Walk warn that post Grenfell Improvement Notices to replace cladding should not be ignored, otherwise financial and criminal consequences may follow.

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HardHatChat

JANUARY 17, 2023

While material costs have come down in some instances, material availability and labor issues are still a challenge heading into 2023. This may mean delaying the project to accommodate the proper delivery of these items. We start 2023 with our biggest backlog ever; however, we must adapt to the new realities.

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Pro Builder

MAY 9, 2023

Tobin will assume the new post effective June 1, 2023. RELATED 7 Questions With Alicia Huey, 2023 NAHB Chairman NAHB Develops Land Use Resources for Home Builders and Buyers Construction Workforce Development Gets New Funding Boost PB: What do you think is your biggest learning curve as CEO? serving 140,000 members nationwide.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Fixed-income markets are implying that rate hikes may continue into June 2023, and according to Forbes , that increased pressure could spell trouble for the housing market. A key issue for many regions, including the U.S. to fall in 2023. What More Fed Hikes Could Mean for U.S. west coast, is the affordability of housing.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 14, 2023

Autodesk University 2023, a top construction industry event, comes back to The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 13-15. Submit your proposal between April 13 and May 15, to be considered as an Autodesk University 2023 speaker. Join our webinar on May 4, 8 am PT. What Is Autodesk University?

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 2, 2022

ESG will be the environmental issue of the year, if not also among the biggest business issues of the year. Still with almost no regulation, funds that elect to focus on companies’ ESG practices may have broad discretion in how they apply ESG factors to their investments. ESG is everywhere.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Sometimes these changes may be due to value-engineering decisions communicated between the owner and contractor to reduce the project budget, which, unfortunately, the design team may not know about until construction is underway.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 13, 2023

What Do Rising Foreclosure Rates Mean for the 2023 Housing Market? ldeakins Tue, 06/13/2023 - 12:01 Foreclosure rates are spiking, but mostly due to a federal eviction moratorium that no longer permits delayed mortgage payments Roughly one in every 4,000 homes had a foreclosure filing in May, a 7% increase from April and a 14% annual gain.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 12, 2023

The application deadline is May 15. Read more NAHB NAHB

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 15, 2023

The ORR said the failure to tackle the now growing backlog of condition surveys of structure could lead to serious safety issues on the country’s railways. ORR also has concerns that Network Rail may not be able to comply with its own new standard for structure examinations which is intended by September 2023.

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Pro Builder

MAY 8, 2023

ldeakins Mon, 05/08/2023 - 10:52 Has the Federal Reserve taken its rate hikes too far? Here's what housing experts have to say about today's homebuying conditions The Federal Reserve has issued 10 rate hikes since March 2022 in an ongoing effort to tame rampant inflation in the U.S. Median list prices are still 2.4%

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 13, 2023

The firm said it had provided an extra £60m for concrete frame issues after finalising plans for the one remaining development in the review where work was required across five buildings. A further £5m has also been spent on two other previously unidentified schemes where extra remediation works may eventually be needed.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2023

ldeakins Tue, 04/18/2023 - 11:39 New-construction projects are becoming more expensive to finance, and some builders worry the work may not be worth the payoff Builders are anticipating a slowdown in construction activity over the coming months as financing costs for developers soar. said [Nicolas] McNamara.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

3 ProConnect Single Family events for Home Builders and Product Manufacturers Set for 2023 ldeakins Tue, 02/14/2023 - 13:55 The events will be held at luxury resorts and hotels in Dallas, Florida, and Washington, D.C. For information about other 2023 ProConnect Events – Multifamily, Education, and Sustainability – click here.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

2023 was a year of resilience, pressure, and economic uncertainty for our industry. may be wondering how to make 2024 the best year yet for health, safety, and compliance. But be aware that deadlines may shift depending on the requirements of hiring clients and the platform you use. Naturally, many contractors (like you!)

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Pro Builder

MAY 18, 2023

Experts Offer Mixed Predictions for Housing During the Next 5 Years ldeakins Thu, 05/18/2023 - 11:18 It's clear now that 2023 is a tough year for the housing market, but what do experts have to say about the market's long-term stability? Len] Kiefer shares this view, seeing the housing supply issue as a long-term problem.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 22, 2023

Why One Top Economist Says the Housing Market Recession Is Over ldeakins Thu, 06/22/2023 - 12:42 Zonda chief economist Ali Wolf says the housing market has bottomed after a nationwide correction, but where is the market headed from here? Fast forward to June 2023 and that tipping point may have finally been reached.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 23, 2021

Increases come after the Federal Reserve said rising interest rates could come in 2023. This may be because homeowners think rates are only going up, and it could be the last chance for the best deal. A report on existing home sales in May showed the fourth straight month of declining home sales. Read More. .

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 12, 2022

As 2023 approaches and we begin to look back and reflect over last year’s events, now is a great time to review some of the best and most notable blogs from our Digital Builder blog. And, if you’re ready to vote on next year’s champions, don’t forget to subscribe to Digital Builder for updates for 2023. .

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 21, 2023

Its AIM-listed parent company Nexus issued a profit warning to the market following the Enquirer’s report yesterday that Ilke Homes has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator. Groundworks contractor Tamdown stands to lose £2m if modular housing contractor ilke Homes falls into administration. ”

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions. Steel or wood is generally easier to adapt in a conversion.

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BD+C

JANUARY 25, 2024

Tactical issues for renovating university research buildings 0 qpurcell Thu, 01/25/2024 - 13:30 Laboratories Matthew Plecity, AIA, ASLA, Principal, GBBN, highlights the connection between the built environment and laboratory research, and weighs the benefits of renovation vs. new construction.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

JUNE 5, 2023

A contractor recently learned the hard way that if you open an email from an agency regarding a debriefing, you must read it closely and in its entirety, or you may face the consequence of missing the time to protest the agency’s action. On March 20, 2023, NIH notified Infotrend that its proposal was not selected for phase 2.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 28, 2023

2023 is going to bring a whole new season of challenges. Fortunately, 2023 has plenty of exciting events and learning opportunities for people in all sectors of the construction industry. Top 2023 Construction Events & Conferences This list is organized chronologically. Greenbuild (Washington, D.C.)

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Pro Builder

APRIL 13, 2023

For some, that means adding more accessibility at the home’s entryway with ramps or handrails, and for others, aging in place may require simple additions such as better lighting. Locating the primary bedroom on the first floor is a great way to avoid future accessibility issues.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 7, 2022

Fannie Mae Updates Home Price Forecasts, Puts off Hopes for Deceleration Until 2023. 2022 may not be the year of housing affordability after all, but according to Fannie Mae, record high prices won’t be the norm for much longer. but inflated mortgage rates could cause more buyers to back off in 2023, says Fortune. .

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Pro Builder

MARCH 27, 2023

It is past time for our elected officials at all levels of government to shift their focus to policies that address housing supply issues and are targeted to the households most in need of support.” It’s not surprising that policies that make it harder for housing providers to do their jobs lead to less housing options.

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Constructlaw

AUGUST 3, 2023

where it held that the grounds for vacatur under Chapter 1 of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) may also apply to nondomestic arbitration awards ( e.g., arbitration awards rendered in the U.S. parties; and (3) nondomestic awards issued within the U.S. parties; and (3) nondomestic awards issued within the U.S. arbitration law.

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Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

(Updated 2/20/23) Retail real estate has shrunk over the past three years according to CBRE’s report “ US Real Estate Market Outlook 2023 ”. Furthermore, it’s a good idea to have a contractor check out the HVAC equipment that is present to prepare an owner for what heating and cooling costs may be.

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Fieldwire

MARCH 1, 2022

There are many reasons a construction project may be considered a ‘success’. The quality of the build and meeting pre-set safety and health targets may also be important factors in determining the success of construction work. Therefore, it’s not surprising bottlenecks are too often an issue for construction projects.

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BD+C

JUNE 12, 2023

Drones take site assessments to new heights 0 qpurcell Mon, 06/12/2023 - 12:50 Drone Software Eric Vallejo, Director of Reality Capture and Geospatial Solutions, IMEG Corp., We look at their lighting and identify where there may be gaps that cause security issues. discusses strategies for using visualization and reality capture.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

3 important early considerations for office-to-residential conversions 0 qpurcell Fri, 11/10/2023 - 09:42 Office Buildings Scott Campagna, PE, Senior Director of Housing, IMEG Corp, shares insights from experts on office-to-residential conversion issues that may be mitigated when dealt with early.

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