Job Order Contracting

APRIL 26, 2024

Improving construction cost estimating requires collaboration, transparency, and a robust process. Relying solely on contractor or subcontractor costs, especially lump sums without collaborating on a detailed Scope of Work (SOW), will not lead to verifiable construction costs. Check it out!

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Industrial CSI Estimating Construction 185

HardHatChat

MARCH 26, 2024

Selecting the right national commercial construction general contractor is a critical decision that can significantly impact the success of your construction project. Over the past 20+ years, with 2500 completed commercial construction projects, we have learned that it takes more than a great price to win a bid.

Commercial 177

Commercial Contractors Construction Project Management 177

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 7, 2024

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

Viewpoint 286

Viewpoint Industrial Risk Construction 286

Construction Marketing

APRIL 11, 2023

As in all walks of life, technology and innovation are changing the landscape of the industrial construction industry. With this in mind, keep reading for 5 innovative approaches to industrial construction project management in 2023. Why does an industrial building have to be cold and utilitarian?

Project Management 312

Project Management Innovation Management Industrial 312

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

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

Viewpoint 310

Viewpoint Industrial Risk Construction 310

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The Importance of Surety Bonds for Construction Contractors. If you want to become a construction contractor or are already operating within the industry, you will likely encounter surety bonds. Thu, 10/27/2022 - 15:14.

Contractors 269

Contractors Construction Industrial 269

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 27, 2024

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

Viewpoint 318

Viewpoint Industrial Risk Contractors 318

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 27, 2023

3 Reasons Contractors Should Hire More Women ccapoccia Tue, 06/27/2023 - 19:40 We need more of the right people for the construction industry to keep pace with project demand. Statistics show that for every four people leaving the industry, only one enters. But keeping up is not just about numbers.

Contractors 317

Contractors Statistics Industrial Construction 317

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 4, 2023

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

Viewpoint 319

Viewpoint Industrial Risk Construction 319

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 8, 2023

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

Viewpoint 319

Viewpoint Industrial Risk Construction 319

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 23, 2023

Pandemic Problems & Possibilities Facing Contractors ccapoccia Thu, 03/23/2023 - 09:33 The COVID-19 pandemic brought about one of the most challenging periods in the history of the construction industry.

Cash Flow 355

Cash Flow Contractors Plans Management 355

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 6, 2023

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

Viewpoint 315

Viewpoint Industrial Risk Construction 315

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 4, 2023

This month, we’ll take a look at promising market opportunities, the potential for AI to improve efficiency for contractors, and more!

News 312

News Industrial Construction Contractors 312

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Why Contractors Need to Automate Logistics Processes ccapoccia Thu, 02/16/2023 - 15:08 The construction industry faces many challenges that other industries will face in 2023 — labor shortages, cost overruns, project delays and inadequate communication. According to the U.S. trillion infrastructure investment.

Contractors 296

Contractors Statistics Employment Infrastructure 296

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Rising Construction Costs Lead to Higher Risks PCF Construction offers insight on current market construction risks and how to take control mhodges Tue, 11/07/2023 - 09:13 One of the most pressing issues in the construction industry today is the unforeseen or unintended increase in risk exposures due to rising construction costs.

Risk 348

Risk Insurance Construction Security 348

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Managing Supply Chain Disruptions in the Construction Industry. This has been true for every industry, but few have been as broadly affected as the construction industry. Any compromised link in that chain can hamper the industry, and, over the past few years, all those links have been weakened.

Management 295

Management Industrial Construction Materials 295

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 13, 2023

Addressing Mental Health Issues Among Workers at Civil Contractors ccapoccia Thu, 04/13/2023 - 14:59 While the COVID-19 pandemic was largely negative for the world, it appears that the construction industry has experienced at least one positive outcome from the pandemic: a more open and engaged approach to worker mental health.

Contractors 295

Contractors Organization Industrial Management 295

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The Importance of Surety Bonds for Construction Contractors. If you want to become a construction contractor or are already operating within the industry, you will likely encounter surety bonds. Thu, 10/27/2022 - 15:14.

Contractors 156

Contractors Construction Industrial 156

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 8, 2024

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

Viewpoint 169

Viewpoint Industrial Risk Construction 169

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 20, 2023

CDT A growing consensus of contractors believes labor utilization can be greatly improved with the right software. He’s passionate about leveraging technology to champion the skilled trades, accelerate digital transformation and make construction an industry of choice for a new generation entering the workforce.

Software 267

Software Software Contractors Electrical 267

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2024

Strategic Cost Estimation for Contractors in 2024 ccapoccia Fri, 03/01/2024 - 16:03 As we navigate the complexities of the construction industry in 2024, the ability to provide accurate cost estimations remains the cornerstone of a contractor’s success.

Estimating 156

Estimating Contractors Roads Profitability 156

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2023

Central Job costing excellence is at the core of high-performing construction companies. While not used in all industries, job costing is a proven method that the most successful contractors use to steer the financial success of their businesses.

Work in Progress 275

Work in Progress Construction Profitability Equipment 275

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

There are some unique construction trends in 2023, but we also have more of the same. The same issues plaguing the industry last year—labour shortages, supply chain disruptions, high material costs, lower profit margins, etc.—followed Here’s what the top construction industry trends in 2023 look like: 1.

Industrial 148

Industrial Construction Profitability Budgeting 148

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Secure Your Construction Data. The construction industry is one of the most targeted industries for ransomware attacks, which begs the question: why? Construction businesses of all sizes are enticing to criminals for a variety of reasons, but simply put, they’re vulnerable. Thu, 10/27/2022 - 15:38.

Security 313

Security Construction Industrial Contractors 313

Construction Business Owner

MAY 3, 2021

3 Industry Insiders on Attending Post-Pandemic Events. Matt Abeles , Vice President of Construction Technology & Innovation, Associated Builders & Contractors. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) member contractors embraced the digital world to network and grow business opportunities.

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Industrial ABC Innovation Contractors 296

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It takes extensive preparation and planning to complete your construction project successfully. Sometimes, even the most experienced developers, contractors, owners, and construction managers find it challenging to maintain the highest efficiency standards and stay organized throughout the entire construction process.

Construction 322

Construction Budgeting Budget Materials 322

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 14, 2023

How Tech Can Help Contractors Win the War for Talent ccapoccia Fri, 04/14/2023 - 15:52 While already fighting to keep up with its typical hiring pace, the construction industry will need to draw more than 500,000 additional workers this year to meet rising demands, according to recent data released by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC).

Contractors 207

Contractors ABC Drawings Industrial 207

Construction Dive

APRIL 16, 2024

Given industry headwinds, the “optimism among nonresidential construction contractors is astonishing,” said Anirban Basu, Associated Builders and Contractors chief economist.

Construction 140

Construction Contractors Industrial 140

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Job costing excellence is at the core of high-performing construction companies. While not used in all industries, job costing is a proven method that the most successful contractors use to steer the financial success of their businesses. John Meibers has over 32 years of experience serving the construction industry.

Work in Progress 295

Work in Progress Construction Profitability Equipment 295

Job Order Contracting

MAY 11, 2023

Objectively VALIDATE Contractor and Subcontractor Construction Cost Estimates Construction cost management capabilities are critical to the success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. 2 Validating contractor estimates using a locally researched cost database can save 30%-40% of overall project costs.

Contractors 160

Contractors CSI Estimating Architecture 160

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 22, 2022

6 Ways the Pandemic Reshaped & Redefined Workplace Construction Projects. Many industries have been disrupted by the pandemic, and construction is no exception. Wed, 06/22/2022 - 14:26.

Construction 334

Construction Renovating Office Materials 334

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2024

The construction sector added 17,000 employees in December and continued to raise wages at a faster clip than other industries, the Associated General Contractors of America reported in an analysis of government data released today. The sector has added 197,000 jobs during the past 12 months. job growth in the overall economy.

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Industrial Construction America Employment 52

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

A construction contractor is an individual who provides independent and professional services to third-party employers in the construction industry.

Contractors 184

Contractors Employment Construction Industrial 184

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Craft training proves to be a crucial strategy for contractors, addressing workforce shortages, enhancing employee engagement and boosting competitiveness in the construction industry.

Contractors 127

Contractors Industrial Construction 127

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 3, 2019

Construction Business Owner's industry experts weigh in on how the increase in freelance workers has affected contractors.

Industrial 242

Industrial Construction Contractors 242

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Contractors must bring the same level of fire prevention to construction sites as they do to the finished building, writes a certified fire investigator.

Safety 117

Safety Industrial Construction Site 117

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As anyone in the commercial construction industry knows, reliable, responsive, and skilled subcontractors are the lifeblood of our business. Your reputation and finished product as a national general contractor are only as good as the performance of your local subcontractor partners. Believe me, it takes some trial and error.

Commercial 295

Commercial Construction Schedule US 295