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Dodge Outlook: Starts Will Rise 6% in 2024, Only 2% This Year The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, fell 2.0% in May to 180.5 (2000=100) from the revised April reading of 184.1. Over the month, the commercial component of the DMI fell 6.1%, while the institutional component improved 5.6%. Commercial planning

Remixing Cement 0

The cement industry is a top source of CO2 emissions, but abatement pressures could prompt efforts to reimagine the business. As the second-most-consumed product globally (after potable water), it is used in almost everything we build – from our homes and cityscapes to dikes and dams. And contributes about a quarter of all industry CO₂

Why Adopting Alternative Power Sources in Construction is a Must 0

By Chad Pearson, Plexxis Software In recent years, construction job sites have felt the heat of stricter regulations on carbon-based fuel sources. But, as they say, when one door closes, another opens. This is an opportunity for construction sites to embrace the future and adopt alternative forms of power that are not only better for

Building a Sustainable Future: Harnessing Recycled Materials for New Construction 0
- Outlook & Trends
- May 22, 2023
By Mary Klett, ASA Communication Team As the world faces pressing environmental challenges, the construction industry is embracing a transformative shift towards sustainable practices. There’s a lot of pressure on engineering and construction companies to lower the carbon footprint of new and retrofit construction projects. One notable approach gaining traction is the use of recycled
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Reducing Waste on Construction Sites: A Win-Win for Businesses and the Environment 0
- Best Practices, Improving Productivity, Outlook & Trends
- May 22, 2023
By Patrick Hogan, handle.com Waste reduction and sustainability are becoming more pivotal in the construction sector. The role of construction businesses in tackling these matters is vital. Construction sites generate a significant amount of waste. From excess materials to packaging and debris, waste can quickly accumulate, leading to increased costs, decreased efficiency, and negative environmental
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Toxic Job Sites Aren’t Fair…To Anyone 0
- EDUCATION, Improving Productivity, Leadership, Outlook & Trends
- May 22, 2023
By Lucas Johnson, Vali Homes “This works sucks. Let the ____ guys do it”. I’ve heard this phrase far too many times after a few decades in the construction industry. It also accurately reflects a general industry attitude: The people with the least power will be assigned the most dangerous tasks. After years of
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