9 Money-Saving Tips for Contractors
Viewpoint Construction Technology
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Typical construction profit margins are slim, but going into the new year there are a few ways you can bump up those profit margins. Read more.
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Amid spike in demand, Swinerton picks Carolinas healthcare lead
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The San Francisco contractor is staking its expansion efforts on rising demand for construction and renovation of medical facilities in the region.
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Equipment Going Greener, Embracing Model-based Work
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 20, 2023
As jobsites become even more connected with broadband and other services, equipment providers are giving their contractor customers more capabilities to take advantage of project data, whether from a 3D model or even take the steps to make materials supply chains more sustainable.
The biggest office starts of 2023
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 20, 2023
While owner financing is likely driving some deals on glittering new headquarters, quickly maturing loans on existing properties signal challenges ahead.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
US DOT Opens $9.6B in Grant Funding for Bridge Projects
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The Federal Highway Administration is now accepting applications for grants to support bridge planning and bridge projects valued at $100 million or less.
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Expect 2024 to Be An Industry Thrill Ride
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Next year may turn out to be a construction industry thrill ride. Even with the expected recession never materializing, inflation leveling off and the stock market on a sugar high, there could be plenty of climbs, dips and swerves.
DOL rule would promote apprenticeships, tighten program labor standards
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Apprenticeships have received much attention of late as a way to funnel badly needed talent into key industries.
UN COP 28 Climate Forum Targets Fossil Fuel Use For First Time
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Voting reps from nearly 200 nations at Dubai event ending Dec. 13 agreed to “transition away” from coal, oil and gas—boosting renewables, nuclear energy and climate investment—but did not mandate specific actions to cut back traditional energy use.
Seattle’s Audacious Aquarium Throws Builders Swerves, Curves, Twists and Turns
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Patrick Nation describes the reinforcing steel for the main tank of the 50,000-sq-ft Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion as a “monster” job for CMC Rebar.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
Seattle’s Audacious Aquarium Throws Builders Swerves, Curves, Twists and Turns
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The work on the Coral Canyon tank was described as 'way outside the box.
GIS Deployed to Inform Internet Middle-Mile Projects in Calif.
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Since the 2021 passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, states have been prepping middle-mile broadband construction projects to help numerous communities with poor or little internet access get connected into expanding national and regional broadband networks.
4Q Cost Report: Machine Prices Plateau as Manufacturer Production Gets Back on Track
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 20, 2023
With the worst of the pandemic-related production issues now largely resolved, the construction equipment market is returning to a more normal state of affairs, despite a rise in prices over recent years.
UN COP28 Climate Forum Targets Fossil Fuel Use for First Time
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Voting reps from nearly 200 nations at Dubai event ending Dec. 13 agreed to “transition away” from fossil fuels—boosting renewables, nuclear energy and climate investment—but did not mandate specific actions to cut back traditional energy use.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
Court Challenge Looms as Biden PLA Rule Takes Effect
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The Biden administration issued final rule implementing a 2022 executive order that will now require project labor agreements on federally funded projects with an estimated cost of $35 million or more.
4Q Cost Report: Machine Prices Plataeu as Manufacturer Production Gets Back on Track
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 20, 2023
With the worst of the pandemic-related production issues now largely resolved, the construction equipment market is returning to a more normal state of affairs, despite a rise in prices over recent years.
4Q Cost Report: Cost Escalation, Labor Shortages Among Global Challenges in 2024
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The coming year presents a complex landscape for the construction industry. Cost, risk and growth will be impacted by geopolitical turmoil, inflation and increased regulatory complexity.
Court Challenge Looms as Biden Project Labor Agreement Rule Takes Effect
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The Biden administration issued a final rule implementing a 2022 executive order that will now require project labor agreements on federally funded projects with an estimated cost of $35 million or more.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
4Q Cost Report: Pessimism Lingers for Construction Executives
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Despite a surprisingly strong economy, construction industry executives report that they enter 2024 with much of the same trepidation they faced at the start of 2023.
4Q Cost Report: Easing Interest Rates Expected to Spur Construction in 2024
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 20, 2023
As 2023 comes to a close, experts are fairly optimistic about the economic outlook for construction in 2024, but not without some words of caution.
Construction Economics for December 25, 2023
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 20, 2023
ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.
Kiewit-Boh JV Starts Work on $195M I-10 Upgrade in Baton Rouge
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The current work includes widening six miles of the westbound interstate and constructing and installing sound reduction walls.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
Pulse for the Week of December 25, 2023
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Project news from Dodge Data & Analytics.
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