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How Do You Cope With Weather Damage on the Jobsite?

Construction Business Owner

How Do You Cope With Weather Damage on the Jobsite? ccapoccia Mon, 05/06/2024 - 13:55 Reggie Asare EHS Director for Houston/North Texas Skanska USA Building The best coping mechanism is preparation. To adequately prepare for a weather event on the jobsite, every project team must have a before and after plan for all potential weather events.

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Construction Industry Trends: April 2024 Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Viewpoint enables contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins.

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Floating Caissons

The Constructor

In many urban centers worldwide, the demand for land and space is rapidly outpacing supply, a trend not exempting maritime hubs. The relentless expansion of commercial maritime traffic and activities in seaports, driven by the surge in international trading, has precipitated a heightened need for efficient port and harbor utilization. Consequently, construction endeavors have been […] The post Floating Caissons appeared first on The Constructor.

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Construction Safety Week 2024 focuses on fall prevention

Construction Dive

In the 10th year of the annual event, contractors will stand down with OSHA to highlight hazards associated with working at heights.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.

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Workforce Safety Starts Before Day One

Construction Business Owner

Workforce Safety Starts Before Day One ccapoccia Tue, 05/07/2024 - 12:23 As an industry that deals with heavy machinery, hazardous materials and heights, prioritizing safety is not just a choice but a necessity. With Construction Safety Week taking place May 6-10, many construction companies will be hosting safety events, conducting training sessions and doing all they can to ensure their team members are empowered to help eliminate potential on-site incidents.

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BIM for Seniors

DebunkTheBIM

BIM had become the main communication vehicle for AEC. Yet it is a language that only a small percentage of the industry speaks. Now, many in the industry will be quick to dispute the first claim. After all, most construction contracts are still based on drawings and there is a belief that ‘we build off drawings’. Yet it is undisputable, that a large percentage of those drawings are created in a model-based software.

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Baltimore bridge rebuild expected to cost up to $1.9B

Construction Dive

The state of Maryland, which will soon receive a $350 million insurance payment, anticipates the new span’s completion in fall 2028.

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Draft Your Org Chart for Growth & Profit

Construction Business Owner

Draft Your Org Chart for Growth & Profit ccapoccia Mon, 05/06/2024 - 13:20 Many contractors want to grow their companies to the next level but can’t and therefore don’t. They usually get stuck at a certain size and stop growing for multiple reasons. Working harder and smarter doesn’t solve this problem, and eventually they reach their maximum level of what they can do without hiring more people.

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Celebrating Construction Safety Week 2024

PC Construction

Today we kick off Construction Safety Week. This week, construction firms across the U.S. and Canada will work together to educate our industry and build awareness about construction safety. Safety is the foundation of everything we do at PC and the most important part of our PEOPLE FIRST core value. We are also an employee-owned company, which further empowers every member of our team to be safety ambassadors on our jobsites.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

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The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment

BD+C

The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:30 Biophilic Design Biophilic design in the built environment supports the health and wellbeing of individuals, as they spend most of their time indoors. Airports K-12 Schools Hospital Design Trends Office Buildings Designers Architects Biophilic Design Biophilic design supports the health and wellbeing of individuals by connecting people to nature.

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Prioritizing mental health in construction: Strategies leaders should know

Construction Dive

While construction is starting to recognize the importance of mental health, the time is now to move from awareness to action.

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Why Customer Research Should Shape Your Business Strategy

Construction Business Owner

Why Customer Research Should Shape Your Business Strategy ccapoccia Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:20 In the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry where projects are complex, collaboration is key and customer satisfaction is critically important, the relevance of your customers’ opinion carries significant weight. Making the customer the focal point of a business strategy is not just a customer service tactic — it’s necessary for long-term success, growth and resilience in an ever-evo

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I-95 Reopens in Connecticut After Fiery Crash; DOT Planning to Rebuild Overpass

ENR Construction

Crews demolished a fire-damaged bridge and cleared the highway in less than 80 hours, ahead of the Monday morning commute.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?

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All about limited use/limited application elevators

BD+C

All about limited use/limited application elevators 1 kcichowicz Wed, 05/08/2024 - 09:08 Join Savaria expert Allan Thompson for an overview of LU/LA elevators, how they work, and when they can offer an advantage over full passenger elevators.

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NYC construction deaths drop to lowest in nearly a decade

Construction Dive

The number of injuries, however, increased substantially, according to a New York City Department of Buildings report.

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Enbridge chooses builders for Line 5 in Michigan

Construction Dive

The Montana- and Florida-based contractors are on tap to build the disputed $500 million oil pipeline tunnels between the state’s Upper and Lower peninsulas.

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The Malta Dynamics guide to self-retracting lifelines

Construction Dive

In the ever-evolving landscape of fall protection and safety, it is essential for manufacturers and users alike to adhere to the latest standards to ensure optimal worker protection.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.

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Compliance is key for successful manufacturing builds

Construction Dive

Federal funds are fueling growth in U.S. factory construction, but builders must navigate complex regulations, experts said during last week’s Construction Dive webinar.

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Slow down underground to avoid accidents

Construction Dive

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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Each manufacturing project has its own personality, experts say

Construction Dive

A panel of builders during last week’s Construction Dive webinar said that the future looks bright, but labor problems will continue to plague the industry.

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Barton Malow tops out tower on $1.4B Detroit development

Construction Dive

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!

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Data centers are next target for MasTec, CEO says

Construction Dive

While the specialty energy contractor reported a loss for its latest quarter, CEO José Mas said it will bid on $1 billion worth of work for the computing facilities going forward.

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Jacobs bullish on transportation, water, energy work

Construction Dive

Bob Pragada, chief of the Dallas-based contractor, hinted at more news in the semiconductor and data center space coming in the second half of 2024.

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Tutor Perini unit lands $72.7M airport hangar job

Construction Dive

Gulfport, Mississippi-based subsidiary Roy Anderson won a contract to build the structure at Pensacola International in Florida.

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Ivan O’Garro, AIA joins LEO A DALY as a vice president

BD+C

Ivan O’Garro, AIA joins LEO A DALY as a vice president 0 qpurcell Wed, 05/08/2024 - 09:39 Architects Integrated design firm LEO A DALY welcomes Ivan O’Garro, AIA, as a vice president and managing principal of its Atlanta studio. Designers Architects Integrated design firm LEO A DALY welcomes Ivan O’Garro, AIA, as a vice president and managing principal of its Atlanta studio.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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How can fire rated glass help maintain clear views in cantilevered buildings?

BD+C

How can fire rated glass help maintain clear views in cantilevered buildings? 1 kcichowicz Tue, 05/07/2024 - 07:33 When cantilevered portions of a building are subject to lot line requirements, designers can use fire rated glass meeting ASTM E119 or UL 263 to maintain access to natural light & clear views.

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Bridge Builders Race Ahead of NASA's Ramped-Up Launch Pace

ENR Construction

Project team hustling to deliver new bridge spans to better facilitate heightened pace of heavy load deliveries for Kennedy Space Center launches.

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ENR California Names Arup 2024 Design Firm of the Year

ENR Construction

This blog examining California construction will ask questions, give you previews of what is to come in ENR California and report on what we are hearing, reading and seeing in the state's construction industry.