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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Construction project managers face constant challenges, from delayed schedules to fragmented workflows. CMiC’s ERP transforms how projects are managed, providing a unified system for financials, scheduling, and collaboration. With tools for real-time insights, cost control, and document management, CMiC empowers managers to make confident decisions.

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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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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 16, 2023

Facilities Management Lacks a Body of Knowledge. Facilities Management and the full AECOO community have a fundamental flaw that is solely responsible for rampant economic and environmental waste; the lack of body of knowledge (BOK or BoK), the complete set of concepts, terms and activities that make up a professional domain. Contact to learn more… [contact-form].

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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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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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Speaker: Timothy Allsopp

Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.

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Lets Build

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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JANUARY 18, 2023

Builder Confidence Increases for First Time in 12 Months as Mortgage Rates Fall. ldeakins. Wed, 01/18/2023 - 11:04. A slight drop in mortgage rates caused builder confidence to rise in January after 12 consecutive monthly declines. After 12 straight monthly declines, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose four points in January to 35, signaling a possible rebound for home building in 2023, the National Association of Home Builders' Eye on Housing reports.

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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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Construction Dive

JANUARY 18, 2023

Diverge provides a platform to nurture startups that aim to solve the problems of today and tomorrow.

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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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Designed specifically for construction finance professionals, CMiC’s ERP delivers the tools needed to manage projects with precision. Integrated job costing ensures real-time visibility into expenses, while automated progress billing accelerates cash flow. Revenue recognition compliance tools automate revenue recognition, and powerful analytics provide actionable insights.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 19, 2023

Where Does It Take the Least Time to Save Up for a Down Payment? ldeakins Thu, 01/19/2023 - 10:48 Saving up for a down payment to buy a home depends, in large part, on household income. Here are the metro areas where it's the hardest—and easiest—to save For many prospective homebuyers, the biggest barrier to homeownership isn’t the monthly mortgage payment, but rather the hefty down payment.

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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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Construction Dive

JANUARY 18, 2023

The rule will prevent companies with poor records from winning public jobs and will require employers to pay for managers’ OSHA training.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 20, 2023

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For construction businesses, scaling operations means taking on greater workloads. Unfortunately, much of the responsibility of managing additional work falls on you and your finance team. Learn how you can navigate the increased complexity of managing more projects without adding headcount. We’re here to share insights into why technology is key to scaling your finance operations.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 16, 2023

New Listings Fall as Total Single-Family Inventory Rises at the Start of 2023. ldeakins. Mon, 01/16/2023 - 10:41. New-construction projects are boosting housing inventory and sustaining high home prices even as would-be sellers pull back. Housing inventory was up 61.4% during the first week of the year compared with the same week in 2022, but new listings were down 21% year-over-year at the close of 2022.

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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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Construction Dive

JANUARY 17, 2023

Chicago and Philadelphia’s reciprocal arrangement for disadvantaged businesses could become a national model, organizers say.

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