Category: Commercial Building

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Building a Greener Future: Top 5 High-Paying Sustainability Careers in Construction

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Discover a thriving career at the forefront of sustainability in the construction industry. As the world grapples with climate change and environmental challenges, the demand for professionals equipped with the skills to drive sustainable practices in construction has never been higher. From designing energy-efficient buildings to pioneering innovative green technologies, a wealth of opportunities awaits those passionate about making a positive impact on our planet’s future. In this article, we delve into the most promising career paths in sustainable construction, exploring the qualifications needed to succeed and the potential for …

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OSHA Construction Regulations: The Ultimate Guide to Jobsite Safety

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Ensuring safety and compliance on construction sites is critical for protecting workers and avoiding costly fines. OSHA regulations set the standards that all construction companies must follow, covering everything from fall protection and scaffolding to electrical hazards and crane operation. Failure to adhere to these rules can result in serious injuries, fatalities, and significant financial penalties. As a construction professional, it’s essential to have a solid grasp of the key OSHA standards that apply to your projects. Familiarizing yourself with the regulations, implementing robust safety programs, and regularly training …

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Unlock Project Success: 7 Powerful Benefits of Effective Stakeholder Engagement

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Engage stakeholders early and consistently to ensure their needs and expectations are understood and managed throughout the project lifecycle. Conduct a thorough stakeholder analysis to identify key stakeholders, assess their influence and interest, and develop targeted engagement strategies. Collaborate with stakeholders to co-create project solutions that align with their goals and priorities, fostering a sense of shared ownership and commitment to success.
Benefit 1: Improved Project Alignment
Engaging stakeholders from the outset of a construction project is crucial for ensuring alignment between the project’s …

A collage depicting key elements of the 2023 housing market, including ongoing construction, a sold house sign, and an upward trending mortgage rate graph, set against both suburban and urban backgrounds.

The Housing Market Rollercoaster: 5 Trends Shaping 2023

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The housing market faces a pivotal juncture in 2023 as key trends converge to shape the landscape for buyers, sellers, builders and investors. Spiking mortgage rates stand out as the preeminent force guiding market dynamics this year. The average 30-year fixed rate vaulted from 3.2% at the start of 2022 to over 7% by October, radically altering affordability calculations for prospective buyers. This sharp reversal from pandemic-era record lows sent shockwaves through the market, as many buyers retrenched to the sidelines and transaction volumes plummeted. Dwindling housing inventory exacerbates the affordability crunch. Despite moderating …

The Cost of Building Homes Continues to Soar Due to Government Regulations

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Changes in building regulations and statutes over the past decade added the most to the increase in regulatory prices. The upsurge associated with laws was around 6.1% of the final house price and 9.9% of a builder’s construction costs.
U.S. statistics on new home prices show that regulatory costs in an average home built for sale increased from $84,671 to $93,870. It is a 10.9% increase within five years between 2016 to 2021.
It illustrates how overregulation is …

AGC Pleads Biden Administration to Stop Paying Individuals Not to Work

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Several states in the United States of America have ceased the weekly $300 federal pandemic unemployment benefits hoping that their unemployed people will now start heading back to work.
The officials of Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) pinpointed that firms that stopped the unemployment perks had an upsurge in the number of people searching for employment opportunities. Meanwhile, firms in other parts of the country are struggling to find qualified workers that they can hire. The said federal unemployment benefit will expire on the 6th of September 2021.
However, in Indiana and Maryland, judges just issued …

New Orleans’ Convention Center Authority Pushes New Votes for $557M Contract

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Louisiana’s law on open meetings stipulates that meetings by a public body in the state must be in public and within a period that lets the people voice out their comments. All votes must casted viva voce or orally rather than written. Additionally, votes must be recorded in the meeting minutes or another official procedure and made available to the community.
Unfortunately, a letter from the attorney general’s office in New Orleans emphasized that there might have been a violation of the abovementioned law during the open meetings for the $557M convention center contract.
The said project comprises renovations of…