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Construction Industry Business-Building Events 2023-2024

Some say the current era is “The Age of IoT.” (This references a time when technology – software, sensors, etc. – is embedded into almost literally everything; the Internet of Things.) But that era-definition seems to have become less frequently referenced lately and the reason could be we haven’t actually defined what is going on here […]

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Remodels, Multi-, Single-Family Construction Forecasts

Naturally, headlines and housing construction statistics influence our industry. But building products’ market research company The Farnsworth Group says there are other, more difficult metrics also at play, like what builders are feeling, why they feel that way, and how those attitudes impact their businesses. At this year’s National Association of Home Builders conference, a positive

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What Are Construction Aggregates?

“Construction aggregate” is a somewhat broad characterization of particulates that include crushed stone, gravel, recycled concrete/recycled materials, sand, and slag. Aggregates are the most mined materials in the world. They can add resistance, stability, and volume to erosive materials. They are just rocks, after all.–Sara Feuling, AEM Senior Director of Construction Aggregates: Some of the

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5 Best Construction Loans for Small Businesses

Almost every construction company needs financial assistance at some point. Construction loans for businesses are available in all shapes and sizes from lending institutions of all kinds. These are 5 types of loans that can work best for small businesses in the construction industry: Construction project leads can be the best way to generate income. And

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Construction Project Planning Hardware for AEC

BIM (building information modeling) software is critical to your company. But architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) workstation hardware and equipment are another investment that calls for careful consideration. Here are some takeaways from a Construction Business Owner whitepaper you may want to download. Before you invest in BIM hardware: One of the final whitepaper insights is that

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Construction Operations & Project Processes

When the project is completed, it’s time to review the processes that worked and those that didn’t. The purpose of that evaluation is not to merely identify “lessons learned,” but to use those lessons to modify and update processes for the future. This post-project activity can separate the wannabes from companies known for industry-best construction

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