Modern Vanity Lighting: Mixing Metal Finishes Tips

As interior design trends continue to evolve, the concept of mixing metal finishes has become a celebrated approach, especially in areas like bathroom decor. This trend allows for a unique, customized look that can significantly elevate a space’s aesthetics. When it comes to modern vanity lighting, integrating various metal finishes can create a dynamic and […] <p>The post Modern Vanity Lighting: Mixing Metal Finishes Tips first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Emerging trends in sustainable construction materials and how to prepare for them

The construction industry is being reshaped as new sustainable construction materials enter the market and different, more environmentally aware methods of construction emerge. The post Emerging trends in sustainable construction materials and how to prepare for them appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Loft’s Labors Lost

With affordable housing all but disappearing in states around the nation and alternative living trends continuing to swell, more than Millennials are looking to live in less than 400 square feet. Tiny Cottage Home communities like Simple Life in Flat Rock, NC and Village Farm Austin in Austin, TX, are ... Read more The post Loft’s Labors Lost first appeared on Tiny House Blog.

Over half of contractors report increase in collaborative working during procurement 

54% of contractors surveyed in the RLB's annual Procurement Trends survey reported an increase in collaborative working in procurement, with 35% of contractors stating that clients were more willing to share risk. The post Over half of contractors report increase in collaborative working during procurement  appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

A new, better way to keep up with construction material cost changes

Turn data into actionable intelligence with Gordian’s new Data Insights—Cost Trends Dashboard, powered by RSMeans™ Data. The post A new, better way to keep up with construction material cost changes appeared first on Construction Specifier.

RLB - International Report - Fourth Quarter 2022

The RLB International Report, which is published half-yearly, presents a snapshot of construction data and forecast trends - on a global, regional, country, city and sector basis -from its comprehensive network of offices around the globe.

Metroun - What Are Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), 18012023

KPIs are specific metrics that project managers use to track progress and performance on a construction project. This video looks at how KPIs can be used and takes a look at some of the advantages KPIs could bring to a construction project.

CN - Construction output at highest since records began 12122022

The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data confirms that the GB construction output has risen for four months in a row. Output in the sector rose by 0.8% in October with £15.2bn of activity; the highest level since records began in January 2010

BMF - Builders Merchant Building Index , Quarter 3 2022

This is the twelfth edition of the BMF’s Builders Merchants Industry Forecast, covering Summer 2022 onwards. The BMF forecast model incorporates several lead indicators to signal future events that will impact our markets

Aecom - Costing Steelwork 19, March 2022

‘Costing Steelwork’ is a series in which Cost consultants AECOM provides guidance on the key elements of costing structural steelwork. These articles, which are published in Building magazine every quarter, examine the key cost drivers for different sectors, provide a building type specific cost comparison and include a cost table with indicative cost ranges for various frame types. These cost ranges can be used to act as a comparative cost benchmark

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