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Behind the Build: Interview with Matthew Keck, BIM Manager at Metromont 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

This is where Building Information Modeling (BIM) comes into play, and BIM managers are the ones tasked with connecting teams and improving coordination between them. As the BIM Manager for Metromont , Matthew Keck plays a vital role in the company’s evolution, bringing the latest technology and innovation to the construction process.

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The pros and cons of becoming a subcontractor

Fieldwire

This gives subcontractors more room to develop a specialized skill set and take on jobs that contractors with more generalized knowledge may not be able to manage. You may need to pay quarterly estimated taxes, depending on how much you make from your subcontracting work. You’ll also be less committed to the clients you work with.

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National Association of Home Builders

Pro Builder

-based trade association representing more than 140,000 members involved in home building, remodeling, multifamily construction, property management, subcontracting, design, housing finance, building product manufacturing, and other aspects of residential and light commercial construction. For more, visit nahb.org.

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How Excessive Design Standards Hurt Home Affordability

Pro Builder

Stringent residential design standards imposed by local governments are affecting housing costs; the impact of new residential construction on the broader economy (chart). The fact that certain classes of homebuyers are excluded from buying a home makes excessive residential design standards an inappropriate policy option.

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Construction Excluded From New OSHA Standard

Pro Builder

NAHB argued that residential construction should not be included under the standard because the nature of new-home building and remodeling makes them a much lower risk for virus transmission. OSHA issued the ETS in June 2021 and announced that the new standard applies only to workers in health care settings. For more, visit nahb.org. .

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Viewpoint Technology Awards – Call for Submissions

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Southern Botanical , an industry leading commercial and residential landscaping company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, needed a better way to give its clients a secure method for online payments. Driver does everything from general contracting to construction management to design-build. The company’s results were amazing.

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Surprise Jobs Rebound Could Trigger Recovery

Pro Builder

As businesses reopen and people get back to their jobs, the residential construction industry is poised to take advantage of improving conditions. . But on the current path, new residential construction is likely to lead the way as America gets back on track. After losing almost 1.4 Advertisement. . For more, visit nahb.org. .