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Builder Confidence Continues Record Climb

National Association of Home Builders

The housing market continues to be a bright spot for the economy, supported by increased buyer interest in the suburbs, exurbs and small towns.

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Construction Safety

Sunbelt Rentals Expert Shares the Truths Behind Common Jobsite Safety Myths

Sunbelt Rentals

Common safety myths and misconceptions related to both fall protection and equipment used to work at heights.

Construction Safety Technology

Cat S42 Rugged Construction Smartphone Beats MIL SPEC

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Waterproof and dust-proof smartphones with the Cat brand can all be regularly and thoroughly disinfected by being submerged and scrubbed with hot soapy water or disinfectant for COVID-19 hygiene, and beat severe drop tests

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Construction Update

Week’s 10 Big Construction Stories: Prevailing Wage Repeal Hurts Wisconsin

Most-read construction stories include 6 things to put in every construction contract, Highways Coronavirus Relief Act introduced in House, uses for mixed reality and smart glasses in construction and more

Electronic grade controls have become so practical that a smart phone can stand in for a display on some assist technologies.

Construction News

Dodge: September Construction Starts Drop Erases August Gains

Dodge Construction Network

Sizeable pullbacks in building activity brought total construction starts below levels seen in June and July

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Construction Safety

Lawsuits Filed Against Contractors in New Orleans 2019 Hard Rock Hotel Collapse

Contractors and subcontractors working on the Hard Rock Hotel face a lawsuit from the development owner in additional to previously issued OSHA citations and fines.

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[NEWS TRACKER] Economists Not Optimistic for Nonresidential Construction Outlook

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ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu says trajectory of nonresidential construction spending does not appear bright and AGC says demand will likely stagnate without new federal infusion.

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Construction Safety

Excavation-related Damages to Utilities Cost the U.S. Roughly $30 Billion in 2019

Common Ground Alliance

Common Ground Alliance’s annual DIRT Report reveals that utility damages continue to trend upward, despite construction spending remaining flat.

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6 Things to Include in Every Construction Contract

Addressing these six topics in every construction contract can minimize confusion, make clear everyone’s respective responsibilities and should reduce disputes.

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Softwood Lumber Prices Jump 27% in September

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

Construction input prices increased 1.6% in September with nonresidential construction input prices up 1.4% for the month.

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Gamers Help Rosendin Accelerate Advances in BIM Application

What role could this tech savvy generation of workers have in shaping the future of the construction industry?

Civil Contractors Remain Optimistic Despite Widespread Pandemic Impacts

Contractors are still seeing high levels of backlog and remain relatively optimistic about the state of the civil construction market.

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