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Why Is There a Building Material Shortage?

It’s no secret that the pandemic has taken its toll on a lot of industries, slowing them down. So far, the construction industry seems to have gone the other way. Where others have struggled with huge losses and massively disrupted supply chains, the construction market seems to follow an upward trend, mainly due to the

All About the Cement Shortage

Written by Morgan Kaenzig de Denus, AMAST Content Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, shortages have been a common occurrence. Today, many parts of the U.S. are facing a shortage of cement and concrete. Concrete is the most common construction material due to its versatility, strength, durability, and cost-effectiveness. Each year, the world uses

The Biggest Opportunities for Sustainable Construc...

Read the original article by clicking here. As eco-consumer rates increase globally, industries search for pollution reduction methods. The United Nations Paris Agreement supports the shift towards sustainable development. It established a goal of reducing society’s greenhouse gas emissions and preserving the planet. Post-industrial countries are also creating independent regulations, improving conservation efforts. Many target

Top 5 Mid-Year 2022 Construction Industry Trends

Read the original article by clicking here. Despite a strong construction market, contractors today are almost universally experiencing five sources of pain. We describe some of those sources and give our suggestions for how to alleviate that pain. 1. Use contract terms to address Inflation and supply chain Inflation and supply chain challenges are inflicting

10 Trends That Will Shape the Future of Constructi...

Read the original article by clicking here. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Vision Team and Futures Council recently detailed ten future construction trends. 1 Increased regulation of carbon-based fuels spurs adoption of alternative power solutions. Further pushes for alternative energy sources are likely to add complexity to the assembly of construction fleets through new

Building Materials Prices Move Higher, Up 19% Year...

Read the original article by clicking here. According to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the prices of goods used in residential construction ex-energy (not seasonally adjusted) climbed 0.5% in April, following upwardly revised increases of 1.9% and 2.4% in March and February, respectively. This adds

Tax changes on the horizon: What contractors need ...

Find original article: https://www.constructiondive.com/news/tax-changes-on-the-horizon-what-contractors-need-to-know/591950/ As the end of 2020 approaches, even as many construction businesses are still struggling with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s time to close out the year financially. That means it’s time for tax planning and the consideration of other financial issues, both of which will hopefully put contractors in

New Jersey to transform toxic dump into COVID-19 m...

Find original article: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/new-jersey-to-transform-toxic-dump-into-covid-19-memorial/ Jersey City, New Jersey, will transform a 35-year-old toxic Superfund site into a brand new 12-ha (30-acre) waterfront park. The city’s $10-million investment will create public access to the open greenspace located along the Hackensack River waterfront. The design includes a pedestrian bridge to connect various sections of the park, a

Florida’s First: Construction Begins on Facility...

Florida’s First: Construction Begins on Facility that Will Convert Landfill Methane to Renewable Natural Gas Find original article: https://www.environmentalleader.com/2020/12/florida-first-construction-begins-on-facility-that-will-convert-landfill-methane-to-renewable-natural-gas/ Construction has begun on a facility that will capture and convert approximately 1,900 dekatherms per day of landfill methane and convert it to renewable natural gas (RNG). Fortistar, a firm that acquires and manages companies and

South Florida’s Hurricane Building Code Is Stron...

by Bob Henson of Weather Underground ·  October 16, 2018, 2:37 PM EDT Original article can be found here on Weather Underground South Florida has gotten plenty of accolades for the very strong building codes it has adopted and maintained since Hurricane Andrew laid waste to the southern Miami metro area in 1992. Florida is a big state,

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