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Construction labor productivity starts with technology

Fieldwire

Research from the ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors) suggests construction has the tall task of attracting an estimated 546,000 additional workers on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2023 to meet the demand for labor. As such, it becomes critical to find ways to optimize each labor hour to get the most performance and value.

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Subcontractor Default Insurance: Pros & Cons for General Contractors

Levelset

Some GCs pass the cost of the loss reserve onto the project owner and claim that amount as additional profit on the project. Let’s take a look at an example of how SDI might provide coverage on a project: ABC Builders is the general contractor building a large office complex and they have an SDI policy covering all their projects.

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How Inventory Control Saves Construction Teams Resources

Construction Business Owner

It’s the careful balancing of stocking enough inventory to meet your construction company’s needs without unnecessarily tying up cash — is an essential component of keeping your business running profitably and productively. ABC classification (also known as the 80/20 rule) can help you determine what inventory to focus on first.

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Seven Construction Associations You Should Consider Joining

Fieldwire

Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) : A trade association based on the merit shop philosophy, ABC helps members develop people, win work and deliver work safely, ethically and profitably. American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE). American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA).

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Meet the Insider: Mallorie Brodie, CEO of Bridgit

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) estimates that around 1.2 Mallorie and her co-founder, Lauren Lake, established the company in 2014 to help construction companies maximize profits and reduce risk by taking a people-first approach. Mallorie Brodie , the CEO Bridgit , is no stranger to these challenges and solutions.

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Advance Your Career with Autodesk’s Construction Master Class Series

Autodesk Construction Cloud

According to a 2022 analysis by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) , the construction industry needs 650,000 additional workers this year alone—a number that’s difficult to meet, given the highly competitive labor market. . Quantification for Estimators and Preconstruction Managers. Take Class. Take Class.

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New Legislation Could Change How Contractors File and Pay Taxes

Construction Law Monitor

ABC and small contractors around the country are hoping for a different fate this session. Instead, contractors are required to use the percentage-of-completion method (PCM) which does not accurately reflect profits because of the required use of estimates. It was introduced last session , but died without any action.