Construction Enquirer

JUNE 14, 2023

Murphy & Sons Limited has posted another set of strong financial results as its direct delivery model continues to pay off The engineering and construction firm now employs 3,688 staff rand relies primarily on in-house capabilities while minimising subcontractor involvement. pre-tax profit from £61.6m

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

While we’re big fans of design-build construction, wherein the contractor fully “quarterbacks” the project by taking ownership of all elements, from selecting architecture and engineering firms to subcontractor partners, another great option we’re seeing more and more clients choose recently is the design-assist construction model.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 11, 2023

The content of ICC/THIA Standard 1215: Design, Construction, Inspection and Regulation of Tiny Houses for Permanent Occupancy will continue to cover tiny houses used for permanent occupancy on a foundation or on wheels as addressed in the IRC. All of these are available on the Code Council’s dedicated off-site construction webpage.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 6, 2023

Located in the parking lot just across from the LVCC’s Central Hall entrance, among other outdoor exhibits created for IBS, Show Village 2023 lives up to its name by showcasing a cul-de-sac of five homes that offer real-world solutions to the housing industry’s labor, supply, and affordability issues.

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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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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

To meet the evolving needs of both buyers and renters in 2023 and beyond, we as an industry should take the current market slowdown as an opportunity to rethink housing design in response to emerging trends. 4 Current Housing Trends A growing shift toward a modular approach to provide housing more quickly and affordably.

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Natural Building

MARCH 8, 2022

Architect Joris Verhoeven’s family home, Four Seasons , is a model of sustainable design. The house features self-healing siding sealant, negative carbon footprint and more. The house was raised in just three days after the cement foundation was poured. It is a modern-style home located in an old sheep grazing heather field.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

They have also augmented the physical environment to account for maintaining distancing through extensive classroom seating analysis, exploring single-room options in student housing and rethinking food service options.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 22, 2023

RELATED 2023 Housing Giants Report: Holding Back the Headwinds 2023 Housing Giants List: Ranking the Biggest U.S. but one that needs to take place if home builders want to successfully transition from on-site stick-building to an off-site or factory-built model for the bulk of their structural needs. Not so in a factory.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 27, 2022

Built to Rent Is Booming, But Operational Challenges Loom for This Overheated Housing Sector. As a housing solution, single-family built-to-rent (B2R) is gaining serious momentum across the country. Single-Family Rentals Are Taking Over the Housing Market. Thu, 01/27/2022 - 16:35. Are You Ready for Build to Rent?

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HardHatChat

JANUARY 15, 2018

Englewood is working with senior housing operators to look at their full facility budgets and balance necessary maintenance and improvements with cosmetic updates and remodeling projects, such as this lobby renovation at a senior community in Cincinnati. #4: 4: Balancing Upgrades with Upkeep for Senior Living.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

In Remembrance of Bill Pulte, a Housing Giant aalbert Tue, 02/14/2023 - 12:18 A gentleman. The house sold for $10,000 and he never looked back. Before long, it was also building townhouses, multifamily projects, and student housing. The name, thank goodness, didn’t stick, but the housing model did. A family man.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 3, 2020

2020 Housing Giants Report: The Magnificent Middle. In the shadow of the top 20 Housing Giants and their impressive numbers, midsize production builders are vital to the industry’s growth and resilience. 500 baseball team, but I have a soft spot for builders in the middle of our Housing Giants rankings. Model Middle Builders.

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Pro Builder

MAY 27, 2023

In a recent meeting , a client questioned why so many industries can find ways to create more affordable solutions but the housing industry can’t. Why not housing? Most people c an’t afford a Tesla, but there are attainable alternatives such as the Nissan Leaf or the Hyundai Kona. Life circumstances also play a role.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 26, 2018

Construction Dive reports that renovations to Paris’ famous Eiffel Tower involve building information modeling (BIM), the 3D modeling tool that’s becoming more popular in the construction industry. 3D-printed houses have been in quite a few headlines recently. BIM to Aid in Eiffel Tower Makeover.

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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. Cottage makes a whole lot of sense as a housing solution, including in the build-for-rent world.”.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 5, 2022

2023 National Housing Quality Award Winners: A Commitment to Excellence. The 2023 National Housing Quality Award recognizes two exceptional home builders for their continued quest for operational mastery. Past National Housing Quality Award winners. The National Housing Quality Awards Journey. Wed, 10/05/2022 - 20:50.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 1, 2020

Why Bringing Fresh Air Into a House Is a Big Deal. But that isn’t the ideal way to build a house. For most existing homes, exhaust systems are effective at removing stale air, pollution, or moisture from a house. It comes in five models from 2 tons to 5 tons. . . . . Mon, 06/01/2020 - 21:53.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 16, 2017

The ordinance is modeled after similar laws enacted in the California municipalities of Lancaster, Sebastopol, and Santa Monica, and the City of San Francisco. There was opposition to this mandate expressed at the City Commission session, including real concern this will pressure affordable housing. The ordinance is here.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 26, 2023

The UK’s second largest privately owned house builder Hill Group is primed to take advantage of fresh market opportunities arising from a challenging housing market after building up a £132m cash chest. The firm also holds a £220m development funding facility with four high street banks.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Building information modeling (BIM) is growing increasingly popular in construction, and for good reason. This 3D modeling tool establishes one master design for everyone to work from, all the way from the planning stages of a project through execution. BIM models can streamline projects. Rethink Project Management.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 15, 2018

When it comes to marketing new home communities, the tried and true model home is the traditional venue. However, the Las Vegas new housing market is aggressive right now, so new construction homes are being purchased practically before the lots are released. All of our communities are selling so well.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 22, 2022

Comfortably staging a model home or a for-sale unit can be a challenge in the stifling midsummer heat, but these tips from Housing Design Matters can engage home shoppers while keeping them cool. The last thing you want in a model home or open house are sweaty home shoppers. Beating the Heat to Attract Summer Homebuyers.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Conceptual model of partnering and alliancing. Development of a practical model of partnering for construction. Application of ANP in process models: An example of strategic. Strategic alliances: a model for establishing long. Social network model of construction. Partnering II-a Model for Excellence.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 23, 2023

Veteran house builder Jolyon Harrison has been appointed as CEO at cash-strapped Inland Homes in a bid to turn the business around. 75, has over 50 years experience in the industry and was a former CEO of MJ Gleeson which he joined in 2009 and left suddenly in 2019 following a row over pay and his succession.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Possibly most significant, the code provides a form of non-residential specification and residential specification that could be a model for construction contract provisions. It is undisputable that concrete is a wonderous building material that has made possible the iconic Sydney opera house and the panoramic New River Gorge bridge.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 1, 2023

The Crown Estate plans two net zero carbon housing projects to test different approaches and focus on reducing embodied carbon as well as energy efficiency. It now seeks to use its national land and property portfolio to support regional economic growth, contribute towards housing supply and enhance its returns to the Treasury.

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Pro Builder

JULY 16, 2021

Home remodeling is expected to pick up speed and remain elevated for the next 12 months, according to the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University’s Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity. Using unsmoothed inputs in the LIRA model would have projected an unlikely annual growth rate roughly twice as large as reported.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 8, 2023

Implementing a land value tax in Detroit requires a law change at the state legislature, but if successfully legalized, Detroit’s new tax structure could serve as a model for the nation in a wider effort to add more rental supply and resolve the housing affordability crisis.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The Lone Star State continues to attract significant investments in sectors like housing, transportation, and renewable energy. These developments align with the city’s vision of becoming a model for urban sustainability green construction practices. The Role of Government Policies in Driving Construction 7.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 10, 2018

Every score model we reviewed saw a drop in ENERGY STAR score except hotels. The following 1 to 100 ENERGY STAR score models will be updated: bank branches, courthouses, financial offices, hotels, houses of worship, K-12 schools, offices, retail, supermarkets, and warehouses. You have 75 days to act.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 28, 2023

The $6 million, 47-unit new construction permanent housing community will serve as a template for future modular housing projects serving seniors, veterans, children aging out of foster care, abuse survivors, and refugees, the foundation said in a recent press release.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2023

Instead, the housing market is showing signs of stabilization. But the housing market isn’t back to normal just yet. For starters, housing affordability has improved this spring as the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate, which topped out at 7.37% in November, came back down to around 6.5%. caught in correction mode.

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Pro Builder

JULY 21, 2020

Lynn Foltz is a creature of habit when it comes to building houses. He’s lost count of how many housing units — more than 200 — he has built in this region since the late 1990s, but they all have one thing in common: The master bedrooms are located on the main floor. His business model had a specific generation in mind from the start.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The housing market may be slowing, but senior economist Jordan Rappaport predicts an upcoming surge in single-family home building . Fed Economist Forecasts Uptick in Single-Family Construction. Thu, 10/06/2022 - 10:24.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 30, 2015

The kitchen is usually the first room in the house that needs updating. This home improvement can be the most expensive upgrade to a house. When you replace your windows or doors with energy-efficient models, you can receive a tax credit and 10% of costs, up to $200 per window. Remodeling the Kitchen. Reinventing a Room.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 23, 2021

While other significant climate change legislation failed to pass in the just completed session, the Maryland Senate passed this House bill unanimously, finding that that “the restoration of trees remains among the most effective strategies for climate change mitigation.”.

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