Construction Superintendent Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2022

in June as spending on new housing and nonresidential projects declined compared to May, according to an analysis the Associated General Contractors of America released of federal spending data. Total construction spending fell by 1.1% That figure was 1.1% below the upwardly revised May rate and 8.3% higher than in June 2021.

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Residential Materials Construction America 97

Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Many builders also design and construct “high-rise” buildings that can be rented out for residential and recreational purposes. Consider Using Metal Materials. This material can be used for both interior and exterior building. This material can be used for both interior and exterior building.

Materials 294

Materials Products Residential Electrical 294

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Cement use in concrete is the largest single material source of greenhouse gas emissions in building. Concrete is the largest single material source of embodied emissions in buildings, and makes for more than 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions. And such is why addressing the negative environmental impacts of concrete matters.

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Concrete Green Materials California 245

Pro Builder

MAY 17, 2022

Building Materials Rise 19% Year-Over-Year. Prices for most in-demand building materials are still rising after consecutive monthly gains at the start of 2022. year-over-year, according to NAHB Eye on Housing. year-over-year, according to NAHB Eye on Housing. Year-over-year, building materials prices are up 19.2%

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Materials NAHB Statistics Residential 97

Pro Builder

APRIL 14, 2022

Prices for Building Materials Continue to Rise. Goods used in residential construction are becoming even more expensive after record price gains throughout the pandemic. The latest PPI report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that prices of goods used in residential construction ex-energy rose by 1.4%

Materials 98

Materials Residential NAHB Statistics 98

Pro Builder

MAY 12, 2021

How the Pandemic Will Shape the Future of Off-Site Residential Construction. The COVID-19 pandemic turned residential construction on its head, as contractors navigated the onslaught of supply chain upheavals, operational restrictions, a volatile economy, and an erratic housing market. . Wed, 05/12/2021 - 06:00.

Site 111

Site Residential Construction Accidents 111

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Building Materials Prices Fell for the Third Consecutive Month in September. Prices for building materials like softwood lumber and steel mill products are posting consecutive monthly declines, while prices for ready-mix concrete are on the rise. Building materials prices fell 0.3% Building materials prices fell 0.3%

Materials 97

Materials Residential NAHB Concrete 97

Construction Enquirer

JULY 6, 2023

The index was dragged down by a steep decline in residential work. Housing work (index at 39.6) Aside from the lockdown-related fall in house building, the rate of contraction was the fastest since April 2009. “Delivery times for building materials were also the most improved since 2009. .

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Housing Construction Residential Commercial 103

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Today, they are transformed into dynamic building materials, marking a significant shift in construction methodologies. Flat-Rack Containers Flat-rack containers accommodate objects like large machinery, vehicles, and oversized construction materials. They are repurposed as emergency housing, classrooms, and community centers.

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Construction Transportation Architecture Innovation 305

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. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units.

Structural Engineering 105

Structural Engineering Residential Office Engineering 105

Pro Builder

APRIL 12, 2022

Some Builders Are Relying on Natural Materials to Bypass a Stalled Supply Chain. Prices and lead times for traditional building materials continue to increase across the globe, but natural products and alternative construction methods may offer a solution. Building Materials. Building Materials. Tue, 04/12/2022 - 07:54.

Materials 98

Materials Los Angeles Housing Budgeting 98

Pro Builder

JUNE 10, 2022

The Housing Industry Post-Pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic is essentially over, but the disruption to the housing industry that lies in its wake will be felt for years to come. RELATED: MORE 2022 HOUSING GIANTS ARTICLES AND DATA. Housing, Industrialized: Marketing Industrialized Construction to Consumers.

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Housing Industrial Profitability Retail 119

BD+C

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Cracking the code of affordable housing 0 qpurcell Fri, 10/20/2023 - 09:03 Affordable Housing Perkins Eastman's affordable housing projects show how designers can help to advance the conversation of affordable housing. His team is writing guidelines for transit-oriented developments that incorporate affordable housing. “As

Housing 104

Housing Income DC Residential 104

Pro Builder

JANUARY 24, 2022

Sawmill Production Fails to Keep Pace With Housing Demand for Lumber. NAHB Policy Brief | Insufficient production is causing an unprecedented spike in lumber prices as sawmill output fails to keep up with consumer demand and housing starts outpace lumber production. Housing starts are outpacing lumber production. Affordability.

Products 111

Products Housing NAHB Residential 111

Pro Builder

JUNE 14, 2021

Design Trends Survey: What's in Store for Housing's Look and Feel. A recent survey of architects and design-minded home builders reveals what's in store for the look and feel of housing during the next three to five years. Mon, 06/14/2021 - 08:00. Caroline Broderick, Associate Editor. . Trends in Exterior Cladding.

Housing 111

Housing Design Materials Architecture 111

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 20, 2022

6 Barriers to BIM Adoption in the Housing Industry. Building information modeling has the potential to modernize the housing industry, but residential and low-rise multifamily housing developers face barriers to its adoption. What’s Standing in the Way of BIM Modernizing the Housing Industry? Anna Liza Montenegro.

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BIM Housing Industrial CAD 105

Pro Builder

JULY 19, 2021

NAR Study Says Years of Underbuilding to Blame for Housing Shortage. million more housing units to meet housing needs, according to a recent study by the National Association of Realtors. It will require “a major national commitment to build more housing of all types” to solve the crisis, consultants wrote in the study.

Housing 111

Housing United States Leases Zoning 111

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Affordable Housing That LEEDs in Being Green and Sustainable. Profiles of three outstanding affordable housing projects recognized by the U.S. The Arroyo LEED Platinum Affordable Housing. Could we create an urban housing typology that does as much for its neighborhood as it does for its residents? Tue, 09/01/2020 - 07:00.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Green Housing Visualization 105

Civiconcepts

AUGUST 8, 2021

Planning to build your own house can be a bit difficult when you have no idea about the house construction cost.

Housing 98

Housing Construction IDEA Plans 98

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 17, 2020

What Will Come for Housing in 2021, According to the Experts. Housing economists, association heads, and investors all weighed in on what the housing market will look like in 2021 and many are expecting the housing craze to continue. cbroderick. Thu, 12/17/2020 - 10:47. But supply-side headwinds will persist.

Housing 98

Housing Remodeling Residential Materials 98

GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 17, 2020

The way a weather barrier or house wrap is applied is an important consideration. Mechanically attached house wraps or weather barriers rely on laborious and time-consuming fastening, taping, and detailing procedures that are frequently omitted. They serve a critical function, protecting the house from weather damage.

Housing 148

Housing Products Residential Contractors 148

Construction Today

MARCH 28, 2025

In recent years, high mortgage and interest rates and a slowdown in housing starts – the number of new residential projects initiated annually – have weakened cement demand in the US.

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US Products Residential Construction 52

BD+C

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

8 strategies for multifamily passive house design projects 0 qpurcell Mon, 11/20/2023 - 12:22 Sustainability Stantec's Brett Lambert, Principal of Architecture and Passive House Certified Consultant, uses the Northland Newton Development project to guide designers with eight tips for designing multifamily passive house projects.

Housing 95

Housing Design Massachusetts Certification 95

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Stringent residential design standards imposed by local governments are affecting housing costs; the impact of new residential construction on the broader economy (chart). NAHB Housing Policy Briefing. Requiring specific, expensive materials for fencing. How Excessive Design Standards Hurt Home Affordability.

Design 103

Design NAHB Residential North Carolina 103

Levelset

MAY 16, 2022

In Pennsylvania, contractors working on residential projects need to be aware of the Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act. However, when it comes to residential projects, many states like Pennsylvania provide additional requirements and protections for homeowners. Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act.

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Pennsylvania Residential Contractors Contract 98

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 6, 2023

Be it residential or for commercial purposes, they’ll probably be required in some cases. . A plus side is that unused construction materials can be safely stored for future purposes. . To store their goods, supplies, materials, and inventory relevant to their businesses, many business owners look for storage units.

Remodeling 280

Remodeling Inventory Zoning Travel 280

ENR Construction

MARCH 29, 2023

Although ENR’s indexes measure the costs of non-residential buildings, the housing market has had a major impact on index movement.

Materials 80

Materials Residential Housing 80

Contractor Bookkeeping

APRIL 21, 2023

The most common situation is when a residential remodel contractor with a reputation and a substantial company generating 15% or more profits decides to start building custom homes. Or the opposite, a home builder who decides to branch out into residential remodeling.

Profitability 104

Profitability Remodeling Residential Industrial 104

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Shipping containers are excellent materials for building your dream home. However, high-cube shipping containers, which are 9’6″ or 2.87m in height, are popular options for residential use. Like any dream house, it should fit like a glove. They’re structurally sound and designed to withstand harsh weather conditions.

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Plans Design Budgeting Budget 291

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Mollie Elkman Continues the Story of 'The House That SHE Built'. A Utah house build using all-woman labor and woman-owned companies provides inspiration for a children’s book about the many, varied opportunities for women in construction. PRO BUILDER: Tell us about your book, The House That She Built. Mon, 12/13/2021 - 14:40.

Housing 105

Housing Utah IDEA Industrial 105

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 22, 2021

A surge in home remodeling activity is causing an increase in maintenance and home improvement expenditures benefitting the residential construction industry. . Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies is monitoring the rise of repair and improvement sales and their effect on growing demands within a booming housing market.

Remodeling 104

Remodeling Equity Residential Housing 104

GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 16, 2020

house wrap / flashing / tape. . 40-mil flashing – A self-adhered flashing composed of two waterproofing materials—rubberized asphalt and cross-laminated polyethylene. Residential. Self-adhered flashing tapes for nearly every residential house wrap application. Flashing tape. michael.delros…. April 16, 2020.

Residential 120

Residential Housing America Electrical 120

Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

A recent StorageCafe study did a comprehensive review of real estate activity from 1980 to 2023 , spanning residential, commercial, industrial, and self storage sectors. However, the Great Recession that followed sent shockwaves through the housing market, slashing construction activity by nearly half in the 2010s.

Permits 156

Permits San Antonio Indianapolis Phoenix 156

Constructonomics

APRIL 26, 2013

Much of the growth in the construction industry can be attributed to the residential construction market where new home starts rose 7 percent from February 2013 to March 2013 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.036 million. The 7 percent rise in residential construction starts was largely due to a 26.9 and Residential at 60.9.

Industrial 194

Industrial Construction Residential Commercial 194

Construction Enquirer

MAY 5, 2023

Construction buyers reported a rise in activity in April for a third month in a row despite the fastest fall in housing work for nearly three years. Rising volumes of commercial work and civil engineering activity helped to offset the steepest decline in residential construction output since May 2020. in April from 50.7 ” .

Housing 77

Housing Residential Commercial Engineering 77

BD+C

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

A lasting housing impact: Gen-Z redefines multifamily living 0 qpurcell Thu, 11/30/2023 - 17:00 Multifamily Housing Nathan Casteel, Design Leader, DLR Group, details what sets an apartment community apart for younger generations. There’s a good chance you’ve lived in an apartment or student housing facility at some point.

Housing 105

Housing Los Angeles Environment San Francisco 105

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

It's no surprise that new-home construction costs surged amid a supply-chain storm and a labor shortage mid-pandemic, but just how pricey are new residential projects? The average cost to build a house in 2022 is $300,000, but that price tag varies state by state depending on availability of labor and materials, Forbes reports.

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South Dakota Hawaii Kansas Construction 105