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Strategies for Achieving a Low Experience Modification Rate

Construction Business Owner

Strategies for Achieving a Low Experience Modification Rate ccapoccia Fri, 09/29/2023 - 08:35 A low experience modification rate (EMR) benefits your business, so establish a safety culture to help lower your EMR.

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Root Cause of Construction Project Failures

Job Order Contracting

Recognition of the root cause of construction project failures is the first step towards improvement. Basically, a lack of understanding of work scope and the associated detailed work activities, processes, and resources are required as well as how these activities impact participants and stakeholders cause repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build projects to be late, over budget, or otherwise completed poorly.

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Strategic Resource Management In Construction Project Management

The Constructor

The construction industry is a complex world, filled with many project management issues that can derail the successful completion of any project. Effective project management strategies must be implemented to ensure construction projects finish on time and within budget. Strategic resource management is an important tool in the project manager’s arsenal, allowing them to manage […] The post Strategic Resource Management In Construction Project Management appeared first on The Constr

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Better Practices For Managing And Maintaining Your Business Cash Flow

Contractor Bookkeeping

In the business world, cash flow remains the lifeblood that keeps your operations running smoothly. Whether you're a start-up finding your feet or a seasoned business in the construction industry, managing and maintaining a steady cash flow can be challenging. But a few small changes can make a world of difference to your cash flow and overall revenue.

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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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Key Considerations For Risk Management In The U.S. Housing Construction Industry

The Constructor

The U.S. housing construction sector is one of the country’s largest and most important industries. With billions of dollars invested in projects each year, the sector has a considerable impact on the economy and the lives of many individuals. As such, those involved in the industry need to understand the importance of risk management and […] The post Key Considerations For Risk Management In The U.S.

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September project wins: Contractors reveal their latest awards

Construction Dive

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

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Why Getting Prequalified Should Matter to Contractors

Safety Services Company

Enlisting contractors comes with a substantial financial investment and entails significant risks. Every hiring client aims to find safe, reliable, and compliant contractors, so they put potential vendors through a series of tests. Prequalification and contractor management platforms have become prerequisites in the modern world. Hiring clients’ search for a contractor involves gathering and analyzing information on a contractor’s operations.

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White House Resilience Push Includes $328M for Water Projects

ENR Construction

Satya Rhodes-Conway, Madison, Wis., mayor and chair of the 750-member Climate Mayors group, noted the Biden administration's 'historic climate investments,' including for desalination and water recycling in western states.

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Pollyanna Cunningham of ICE shares her enthusiasm and dedication to educating the pile driving and drilling industry

Construction Today

International Construction Equipment (ICE®) is the largest supplier of pile driving and drilling equipment in North America. The business offers the largest rental fleet in the industry, with a global distribution network and one of the most complete lines of deep foundation equipment available. Pollyanna Cunningham, Vice President Marketing, Brand and Media Relations at ICE® shares her insights.

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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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Viewpoint: Now is the Time to Invest in US Offshore Wind

ENR Construction

Tufts U. experts say the tendency of this clean energy source to shatter expectations has shown itself more than once.

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How to waterproof in-floor door operators

Construction Specifier

Photos and illustrations courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger. By Daniel Gibbons and Matthew Worster Designers of exterior facades commonly locate door operators in buildings on door heads in entrances that are not all glass. Head-mounted door operators function in a sheltered environment, typically on the wall’s interior side, and are relatively easy to access and maintain.

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Now is the Time to Invest in US Offshore Wind

ENR Construction

The dual tendency of this clean energy source to highlight critical needs and shatter expectations has shown itself more than once. Like other key U.S. infrastructure, it needs large-scale, long-term investments in which both public and private sectors play a role, to prove itself.

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Explore the future of construction with Philip Lund-Nielsen

Construction Today

The construction industry, a key pillar of the global economy, continues to evolve as it seeks more efficient and sustainable solutions to meet the demands of a rapidly growing world. Amidst the pursuit of innovation, 3D printing emerges as a game-changer, offering a promising pathway to address various challenges and open new possibilities. The construction industry is the world’s largest sector.

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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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White House Resilience Push Includes $328M for Western Water Projects

ENR Construction

Satya Rhodes-Conway, Madison, Wis., mayor and chair of the 750-member Climate Mayors group, noted the Biden administration's 'historic climate investments,' including for desalination and water recycling.

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Aurigo Software upgrade democratizes community feedback process

Construction Today

Aurigo Software announced major updates to Aurigo Engage, the AI-based community engagement platform that provides public agency officials feedback on projects. The latest version will allow professionals in communications, planning, and project management to sign up and begin using the software through an automated onboarding experience. Gathering feedback is mandatory on many projects in public.

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AECOM-led Team Picked for $2.6B Virginia Coastal Storm Risk Management Program

ENR Construction

The joint venture with Moffat & Nichol and Volkert will provide project and program management services.

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Millions raised to accelerate global expansion for 3D printing construction technology

Construction Today

Mighty Buildings, the leader in 3D printing construction technology known for its prefabricated, environmentally friendly and climate-resilient homes announced that it has raised $52 million in funding. The round was co-led by Wa’ed Ventures, the $500 million innovation-focused venture capital fund backed by Saudi Aramco, and by BOLD Capital Partners, a US disruption and transformation focused.

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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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Elevating Your Vinyl Fence: Techniques for Raising Fence Height

CivilJungle

How to Raise the Height of a Vinyl Fence? Vinyl fence extension is one of the critical works but it is not critical too much because there are so many different options and techniques are there.

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Two new marine highway routes to be designated for M-11 and M-79

Construction Today

US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the designation of two new Marine Highway routes, as part of the United States Marine Highway Program (MHP). The newly designated M-11 and the M-79 routes will help speed up the movement of goods, strengthen supply chains, and support local economies in Alaska, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The MHP, a network of navigable waterways.

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Port of Seattle Approves $399M Budget for Sea-Tac Concourse Expansion

ENR Construction

Turner Construction is GC/CM for the project, and The Miller Hull Partnership and Woods Bagot are the designers.

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White House Resilience Efforts Include $328M for Water Projects in Western U.S.

ENR Construction

The Biden administration announced a slew of community resilience initiatives, including funding for desalination and water recycling projects.

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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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Construction to Restart on World's Tallest Tower, Report Says

ENR Construction

Middle East business magazine MEED reported that owner Jeddah Economic Co. invited more than a dozen contractors to bid for the job.

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