The Constructor

JULY 4, 2022

Inflation is a major challenge for the construction industry as it leads to an increase in the prices of building materials, hiring rates of.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 6, 2022

Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) are hollow foam blocks stacked into a building’s exterior wall shape, strengthened with steel rebar, and filled with concrete. It combines Expanded Polystyrene, a fine insulating material, with steel-reinforced concrete, a strong structural building material. This creates a wall system of unrivaled energy efficiency, comfort, noise reduction, and strength.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 7, 2022

Whether you just bought a new home or want to upgrade an existing one, installing new siding can help you add lasting beauty to your space, boost curb appeal and increase your home’s resale value. However, picking the right color and material can be challenging with the various residential siding options in the market. Read on for five tips to help you select a value-boosting siding color and style. . 1.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 6, 2022

How Construction Accounting and Finance Can Work Smarter and Make Better Sense of the Numbers with a Connected Construction Management Suite.

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The future of construction is sustainable, efficient, and cost-conscious. This guide offers a practical roadmap for reducing material waste, optimizing energy use, and integrating sustainable design principles. Discover how innovative construction firms are leveraging circular economy strategies, digital tracking, and energy-smart building solutions to reduce expenses and stay ahead of regulatory shifts.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 6, 2022

Nominate Your Company's Best for CBO's Outstanding Women in Construction 2022. Recognizing today's leading construction professionals. Kathy Wells. Wed, 07/06/2022 - 09:29. Construction Business Owner (CBO) Magazine is honoring some of the construction industry’s most hardworking construction professionals with a special section dedicated to Outstanding Women in Construction (OWIC).

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Construction Marketing

JULY 5, 2022

Indoor air quality is an issue of increasing concern. An Environmental Protection Agency test found that 96% of American homes have indoor air quality problems. These findings made the agency declare indoor air quality among the top five risks affecting public health. Indoor air pollution has several detrimental effects, such as aggravated allergies, sneezing, itchy eyes, coughing, and severe health issues like lung cancer and respiratory disease.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 6, 2022

Take this five-minute quiz to determine if your construction company has the capability to handle the next challenging project.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 4, 2022

Promote to rotator No. Rotator Image. Status of webinar Featured. Using work-in-progress (WIP) reports to stay on top of every project & maximize profitability. Thu, 07/28/2022 - 12:00. 1 p.m. CDT. An accurate and timely work-in-progress (WIP) report is one of the most essential tools a contractor can use to optimize cash flow. WIP reporting provides construction companies with the insight needed to determine if active jobs are underbilled or overbilled, allowing you to stay on top of every proj

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The Constructor

JULY 4, 2022

Issue for construction (IFC) drawing is a 2D drawing issued by the architects or consultants to the construction contractor during the final stage of.

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Take your construction business to the next level with our comprehensive 2025 funding guide! Whether you're managing seasonal cash flow challenges, dealing with unexpected equipment repairs, or planning to scale your operations, securing the right funding is essential for success. This guide explores a range of fast and flexible financing options tailored for construction businesses.

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Lets Build

JULY 8, 2022

In many respects, the answer to the question “How has COVID affected the construction industry?” is “less than most other sectors.” Despite a temporary halt in construction during pandemic lockdowns, the impact on construction was relatively short-lived. Because this was internationally viewed as an essential industry, often taking place outside, construction companies and their staff were able to resume something approaching normal working conditions surprisingly rapidly.

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Wolgast Corporation

JULY 6, 2022

Without proper obstruction, motorists accidentally drive their cars into buildings 60 times a day in the US, causing damage and loss to businesses and homeowners. The Storefront Safety Council is a group of volunteers that are “passionate about ending vehicle-into-building crashes.” They have a variety of experts to help them address the causes and prevention of cars hitting buildings.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 7, 2022

There are many advantages to being a small construction firm. Unlike industry behemoths, smaller players can move faster and be more nimble because there’s not a lot of corporate red tape. . But there are also some unique painpoints. Like most SMBs, small-scale construction companies run on fewer resources. Their teams and budgets are leaner, so every investment must be carefully considered—particularly when it comes to tools like construction management software. .

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Civiconcepts

JULY 5, 2022

Introduction To Mattress A mattress is a cushioned layer of bed, resilient, upon which sleepers lie. By some estimates, it is where we spend as much as one-third of our … 15 Types of Mattresses | Different Types of Mattresses | Most Popular Mattress Types Read More ».

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Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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Business Facilities

JULY 7, 2022

Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) grants totaling over $10 million will support regional economic growth through localities, public entities and private businesses. The post Virginia Awards Workforce, Entrepreneurial, Site Development Grants appeared first on Business Facilities.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 8, 2022

Many surveys and reports show that nearly half of all new construction companies close their doors within the first five years of opening them. When we speak with contractors who failed, most say it was due to a lack of cash flow. It was pretty obvious, yet when questioned, all of them said they were "Blind-Sided" and were not aware they were running out of cash until it was too late.

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Pro Builder

JULY 6, 2022

Home Prices Are Starting to Drop Across the U.S.—Here Are the Markets Seeing the Biggest Declines. ldeakins. Wed, 07/06/2022 - 10:04. A housing correction is underway, and the nation's hottest markets will be the first to see major price reductions over the coming months. Mortgage rates are beginning to flatten after sharply rising over the last several months, and as a housing boom gives way to a housing correction, most forecasters are anticipating price deceleration in the nation’s hottest re

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Levelset

JULY 5, 2022

If you receive a notice that a lien has been filed on your property, you may wonder how it will affect your credit score and your ability to borrow money or get credit. Mechanics liens are different from other collection instruments, so they are treated differently when it comes to reporting on your credit history. What is a lien? There are several different types of property liens , which are legal claims against the property held by a debtor.

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Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Business Facilities

JULY 5, 2022

The success of the 18th annual LiveXchange event by Business Facilities paves the way for expansion of the franchise this fall.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 5, 2022

Data management, and the standardization of your data, are fundamental needs in modern construction. How you capture, share, manage, and analyze data can play a significant role in a project’s profitability. With higher-quality data and workflows to support that, your team can operate more efficiently, finish on budget, and within schedule. But does quality data really matter ?

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Pro Builder

JULY 8, 2022

The Fed Has Successfully Kickstarted a Full-Blown Housing Correction, but What Happens From Here? ldeakins. Fri, 07/08/2022 - 10:21. The housing market is going through a period of rapid transformation, but what does that mean for buyers in the long run? In order to tame a mid-pandemic housing boom, the Federal Reserve put upward pressure on mortgage rates for the first several months of 2022, but as a correction takes hold, supply and demand seem to finally be balancing out.

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ENR Construction

JULY 5, 2022

San Antonio firm owner faces prison time and fines for his role in fraudulently securing government contracts from 1998 to 2018 by posing as disabled veteran-owned business.

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Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning directly impact construction project outcomes. Inaccurate projections lead to cost overruns and delays. This guide outlines best practices for financial discipline, including forecasting methodologies, resource allocation strategies, and risk mitigation frameworks. Industry leaders recognize that precise financial control is essential for profitability and project stability.

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Business Facilities

JULY 5, 2022

The new Boston Scientific medical device manufacturing and supply chain facility will create about 340 new jobs in Johns Creek, GA.

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Contractor Magazine

JULY 4, 2022

Manufacturers that are innovating, employing, and delivering the products essential to contractors right here in the US.

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Pro Builder

JULY 5, 2022

What a Housing Market Correction Means for Home Prices in 2023. ldeakins. Tue, 07/05/2022 - 09:42. The housing market is cooling after years of record growth, but how much price deceleration can buyers anticipate? After years of elevated homebuyer demand, record low inventory, and double digit price growth, the pandemic housing boom is finally coming to an end, and a correction could soon follow, experts say.

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ENR Construction

JULY 7, 2022

The federal government is making its first major foray into funding airport terminal improvement projects, announcing nearly $1 billion in grants awarded to 85 airports across the nation.

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Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.

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Business Facilities

JULY 8, 2022

The Research Triangle Region offers access to a diverse talent pool, a desirable standard of living, connections to major metro areas, plus a lower cost of doing business.

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Natural Building

JULY 8, 2022

Inspired by the church missions built in the 18th century in California, Dave Wills thought “If they can last that long, it must be a solid way to build,” explaining why he looked into rammed earth to build his dream home in Philomath, Oregon. The walls are made from earth from a nearby quarry, a small percentage of Portland cement, small amounts of color pigments, a special acrylic sealant.

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Pro Builder

JULY 6, 2022

What One Housing Expert Has To Say About the Current State of the Market. ldeakins. Wed, 07/06/2022 - 10:17. Mortgage rates are rising and home sales are slowing down, but according to the National Association of Realtors' senior economist and director of forecasting, a full-blown correction is within reach. Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed loans rose to roughly 6% in June, up from a little over 3% one year ago, but according to Nadia Evangelou, senior economist and director of forecasting at th

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