Fri.Oct 06, 2023

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$19B JFK project opens construction support facility

Construction Dive

The hub will produce concrete on site and employ barges to reduce emissions and congestion on the airport rehab project.

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Why Banks Won't Lend Money To Your Construction Business

Contractor Bookkeeping

Getting approved for a business loan or line of credit is more complicated than qualifying for a personal loan. Small construction business owners must be adequately prepared to meet with a lender to present their business in the best possible light and ready for the money they need. Think of all the times: You loaned money to a friend or relative Provided labor and materials for somebody's home or business without a deposit check Did change order work that you never got paid for doing and never

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5 things you need to know about BIM? 

Construction Today

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a digital representation of a building’s physical and functional characteristics. It is a powerful tool that streamlines the construction process by enabling architects, engineers, and contractors to work collaboratively on a single platform. Here are five things you need to know about BIM: While BIM is often associated with 3D modeling, it is much more than.

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7 products for GCs, subs from Greenbuild

Construction Dive

ESG software, a waste-battling robot and a building code library were among the wares on display at the largest green building conference in the world.

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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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6 Benefits of Contractor Management Services

Safety Services Company

Navigating the world of ever changing contractor regulations and qualifications can be difficult. As a contractor, you’re required to demonstrate your skills and prove your expertise through multiple means, like contractor compliance and job prequalification. Hiring clients demand contractor compliance for cost savings and site safety. Staying compliant, including meeting internal standards, is crucial for legal requirements and stakeholder trust.

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Sound bite: Enhancing acoustics in indoor atriums

Construction Specifier

A photo showing a bar in High Street Place food hall in Boston. Photo © Richard Cadan/courtesy of Gensler. By Sheldon Alfred Indoor atrium spaces are increasingly becoming a home for social dining and drinking. Large and open volume are desirable for their flexibility, airiness, and ability to filter uninterrupted natural light. These spaces tend to feature many sound-reflective material surfaces, such as glass , stone, and concrete, creating a risk of excessive build-up of speech and activity n

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The Best Concrete Mix for Countertops

CivilJungle

The Best Concrete Mix for Countertops Concrete is a fantastic material used worldwide to build everything from residential homes to large-scale buildings, damns, and bridges. But it’s also used for smaller projects like cast statues, steps, walkways, and countertops.

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Residential Sector Propels Construction Jobs to Sixth Straight Monthly Gain

ENR Construction

Industry's jobless rate is up from August level but edges down, year over year.

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Biden Administration Allows Controversial Border Wall Construction in Texas

ENR Construction

The Biden administration says it is unable to stop continued border wall construction due to the fact that the funds appropriated by Congress are required to be used for this purpose and it is re-starting wall construction in Texas.

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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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Biden Administration Allows Border Wall Construction in Texas

ENR Construction

As it restarts work on a 20-mile section, the administration says it is must use funds appropriated by Congress in 2019 for barriers

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