Construction Junkie

MARCH 29, 2021

The construction industry itself has undertaken many different challenges, above and beyond keeping their people safe on the jobsite, many of which no one could have expected. The survey asked 15 questions to contractors and the results were tallied as a total and then broken down by region of the US, State, size of company, and project type.

Cash Flow 96

Cash Flow Construction AGC Fabrication 96

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2017

Define Construction Procurement. Define Construction Procurement… It’s easy to define construction procurement right? Improper construction procurement methods and a relative lack of competency on the part of procurement staff have greatly contributed to poor construction outcomes. Perhaps not.

Procurement 100

Procurement Construction Life Cycle Contract 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The construction sector continues to step up its diversity initiatives, and for good reason: industry data shows that having diverse teams leads to more innovation, stronger ideas, and better business decisions.? . Easily find diverse trade partners during the bidding process. Programs that Promote Diversity .

Certification 96

Certification AGC Cash Flow Bidding 96

Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

Construction contractors face a continuing cost squeeze, even though a key price index for construction materials dipped in October and showed only a moderate increase over the past year, according to an analysis of federal figures by AGC. November 15, 2012. read more

Materials 69

Materials AGC Construction Bidding 69

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 6, 2013

Will the construction industry be affected by sequestration? Last December, the Associated General Contractors of American (AGC) released a report called Sequestration and Its Possible Impacts on Construction (pdf). What contractors are affected? What can contractors do to preserve claims?

Claims 54

Claims Contractors AGC Construction 54

Construction Superintendent Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Construction employment increased by 7,000 jobs in September and by 156,000, or 2.1%, over the past 12 months, while the number of unemployed jobseekers with construction experience reached a record low for September, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.

Employment 66

Employment Construction Bidding Education 66

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2017

Job order contracting information is key to improving construction productivity. To minimize the chance of favoritism or corruption, the sealed bid. Also referred to as the “Design-Bid-Build” process, this system has long been the most prevalent option for large and small public works contracts. public contracts.

Contract 100

Contract COAA Life Cycle BIM 100

Construction Marketing

JULY 24, 2014

The company wants to provide leads to its sales force so that its product can be specified in commercial construction projects at an earlier stage. The goal is to get in at the planning, not bid stage to take the competitor out of the equation. The Big Dog Lead Generators: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge and Reed Construction Data.

Construction 215

Construction Claims Products Commercial 215

Constructonomics

AUGUST 5, 2012

Finding a construction job may be getting easier–at least in some states. A June 2012 report by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) identified 20 states that are adding construction jobs. Source: AGC of America , from Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Three Drivers of Construction Jobs Growth.

Construction 112

Construction AGC Engineering Industrial 112

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

Integrating operating, design and construction knowledge through broad based team meetings. helps drive better outcomes for owners, contractors, and subcontractors and better assure financial transparency as well as fiduciary responsibility. Building Information Modelling BIM in the Construction Industry – Technical Report TR-1405.

Contract 100

Contract COAA Life Cycle BIM 100

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Construction Forms screenshot Construction Forms for Excel are designed to facilitate contracting and administrative tasks for construction work and projects. The package of over 140 purpose built forms are customizable Excel templates and documents addressing all areas of construction contract work.

Lien 45

Lien Change Orders Construction Estimating 45

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 22, 2010

We identified a lack of information on this important topic, so this blog will cover the complete landscape of construction lead sources and types. To the construction lead powerhouses – Dodge Reports and Reed Construction Data. The Big Dog Lead Generators: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge and Reed Construction Data.

Construction 230

Construction Remodeling Claims Products 230

Construction Marketing Ideas

AUGUST 10, 2012

Garry Myers , senior estimator/planner with Clark Construction Company and his approximately 120 colleagues at the Lansing, MI-based general contractor, have had more than their share of challenges in the past few years — and decades. The meetings included the chefs, maintenance, anyone with input on the design.

Contractors 69

Contractors Michigan BIM Bidding 69

Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 7, 2015

The Construction Data Building Blocks Blog. Leads service Construction Data Company publishes the Building Blocks Blog that has been a contender as a finalist in last year’s Best Construction Blog competition, and will likely become one as well in 2015, for good reason. Total construction put in place was at $884.6

Rhode Island 48

Rhode Island AGC Construction Iowa 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Top Resources for Construction Project Managers. “If If you’re looking for a relaxing profession, choose construction management.” – said no experienced construction project manager ever. Below, let’s take a look at the 12 critical skills of successful construction project managers. Key Takeaways.

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Construction Risk 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Featuring input from Ken Simonson , the Chief Economist for the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) , and Sue Bhattacharjee , the Director of Preconstruction at Herrero Builders , this webinar offers a snapshot of current construction problems, solutions, and trends. Ken says that this premium has averaged 21.5%

Contractors 97

Contractors AGC Bidding Budget 97

Construction Junkie

MARCH 9, 2021

Defying stereotypes is nothing new for these women leaders in construction. Since the 90’s and early 2000’s they’ve paved new paths for women pursuing careers in construction safety. For Women in Construction (WIC) Week 2021 Hilmerson Safety® celebrates women in the field by sharing their stories. How did they start?

Safety 98

Safety Construction Industrial US 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 23, 2022

Equip Your 2022 Projects With the Right Construction Data and Stats for Success. Construction industry statistics and data are playing an increasingly important role in the building sector. Undoubtedly, the construction industry is very complex. Global Construction Demands Are Growing . Construction Costs Are Rising.

Statistics 98

Statistics Industrial Autodesk Construction 98

Building Information Management

MARCH 7, 2012

Project delivery methods set the tone and largely dictate the relative success of any facility construction, renovation, repair, or sustainability project. During the Construction Owners Association. Traditional construction delivery methods typically have an adversarial relationship. So what is IPD?

Contract 49

Contract BIM Missouri Contractors 49

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 28, 2013

ConsensusDocs released the new ConsensusDocs 498 Design-Build Teaming Agreement today, which provides a standard contract for parties desiring to form a team for the purpose of submitting a bid on a design-build project.

Agreement 48

Agreement Negotiation Documentation Contract 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 14, 2022

This past year has been an interesting one for the construction folks, to say the least. In 2022, we kicked off strong with four consecutive months of increased construction spending. However, supply chain bottlenecks, inflation, and labor shortages all remained significant challenges for the construction industry.

Construction 111

Construction Industrial Management Innovation 111

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 27, 2021

After one of the most difficult years in modern history, the construction industry appears to be taking 2021 to make up for lost time. These insights came from aggregated and anonymized data from BuildingConnected , a preconstruction solution within Autodesk Construction Cloud. Here’s what we found. . Note: all numbers represent U.S.

Bidding 52

Bidding San Antonio Los Angeles San Diego 52

Levelset

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

This means contractors working on eligible projects should expect to pay more in labor and benefits and may have to enroll their workers with a union, even if they’re an open shop. This could affect $262 billion in federal government construction contracting as well as nearly 200,000 workers on federal construction contracts.

Agreement 52

Agreement Contractors Union Bargains 52