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Rethinking resident experience: Why consumer tech trends matter now more than ever 

Housing Wire

Industries like retail, banking, transportation and food service have undergone massive digital transformation in recent years by leveraging new technologies to enhance consumer experience. In fact, a recent report found that renters who are satisfied with technology are 17% less likely to plan a move. Census Bureau.

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Will the Infrastructure Bill Affect the Real Estate Market?

Appraisal Buzz

Construction Sites Will Stay on Schedule. construction sites. About $17 billion will be used to strengthen ports that have suffered due to inflation, improving the supply chain for building and construction. Part of the $65 billion investment into advanced technology will pay for expanded internet access in rural communities.

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[National Safety Month] Improve Workplace Safety with Technology

GoForrmz

Join the ‘Work to Zero’ movement with safety-enhancing technologies in your workplace Often reserved for thoughts of the Industrial Revolution, the idea that death in the workplace is still a threat today seems unimaginable. nearly 20% of all work-related fatalities happen on construction sites. In the U.S.,

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DataDigest: Water wars in the Southwest

Housing Wire

Arizona state officials announced last week that there is not enough groundwater for all of the construction that has already been approved in the Phoenix area. Server farms for technology companies also suck far more groundwater than individual residents. I’m waiting for someone to propose transporting water from Mars.

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Snapshot: Q1 Commercial Mortgage Delinquencies

Appraisal Buzz

million square feet of office was under-construction as of April, representing 1.2% The office under-construction pipeline has shrunk by more than 50% in the past 18 months, as buildings have been completed and starts have slowed to a crawl. According to the post, nationwide, 83.7 Topping the vacancy list The Western U.S.

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[National Safety Month] How To Prioritize 'Lone Worker' Safety

GoForrmz

On construction or excavation sites with heavy machinery that can obstruct hearing or visuals, you may have more lone workers than you originally thought. For transportation teams, every time an employee is out of cell phone or radio range, they too qualify as a lone worker. . “ ” — EHSToday, citing a TrackPlus survey.

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How to Assess a Property’s Hurricane Risk Before Moving

Lamacchia Realty

You can make a smart and confident decision by evaluating the propertys location, construction features, and local resources. Research whether the property complies with updated building codes, as these codes often dictate the quality and durability of construction materials.