Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 24, 2023

A Step-by-Step Guide to Choosing Your Second-in-Command ccapoccia Thu, 08/24/2023 - 09:33 The “think small” and “hire cheap” philosophies permeate many small- and medium-size construction companies where the owner is still involved in all aspects of the business. As companies evolve, oftentimes the tendency is to hire the lowest cost solution with only today in mind, versus keeping what you will need when your company doubles in size front of mind.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 24, 2023

Work characteristics such as injuries and lack of paid sick leave directly impact substance abuse disorders, per a new CDC report, and deaths rose during the pandemic.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 24, 2023

5 Things Contractors Should Know About the Infrastructure Act & the Inflation Reduction Act ccapoccia Thu, 08/24/2023 - 09:32 Together, the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Infrastructure Act) and the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) authorized hundreds of billions of dollars for domestic infrastructure and energy projects — a bonanza for contractors.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 24, 2023

As the industry ramps up outreach, the number of computer and data science majors applying to construction jobs have doubled, according to a new report.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 24, 2023

Ilke Homes collapsed owing £320m. The scale of the modular house builder’s debts can be revealed after the Enquirer saw a statement of proposals issued to creditors by administrator AlixPartners. Ilke went into administration in June after running out of money and failing to find a buyer for the business. Money owed to unsecured creditors was £249m with the vast majority – £226m – made up of inter-company debts associated with losses suffered by equity investors.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 24, 2023

Derbyshire-based Collins Earthworks saw pre-tax profits nosedive to £4.7m from £16.8m previously as costs soared in the year to November 2022. The firm blamed the removal of the red diesel rebate in the face of rapidly rising fuel costs. Revenue at the business edged up 5% to £113m in the year while staff levels also jumped by nearly a third to 400.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 24, 2023

Permits for apartments of more than five units have plummeted 32% since last year, and starts have stayed flat, according to a new report.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 24, 2023

Plans for a £2.1bn subsea 2GW power link between Peterhead in Scotland and Drax in England have gained full onshore and offshore development consent. The Eastern Green Link 2 project will see the longest high-voltage direct current cable in the UK and is the country’s single largest electricity transmission project ever. Work can now start on the five-year-long mega project next year.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 24, 2023

The firms will plan the replacement or rehabilitation of nearly 100 bridges and other structures along a 6-mile stretch of Chicago's south side where more than 100 trans from six rail lines meet daily.

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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.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 24, 2023

Kier has secured the job to redevelopment of Oak Academy in Bournemouth with a new 900-place secondary school. The £28m new campus projects will replace the existing buildings on site, have a more concise and efficient layout and improved facilities to cover sport, music, drama and SEND provision. Mark Norris, operations director at Kier Construction London & Southern, said: “This innovative net zero carbon in operation project will combine improved facilities under one roof, making more eff

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 24, 2023

The firms will plan the replacement or rehabilitation of nearly 100 bridges and other structures along a 6-mile stretch of Chicago's south side where more than 100 trans from six rail lines meet daily.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 24, 2023

Twycross Zoo has started the hunt for a design and build contractor to deliver a £19m research centre and orangutan enclosure. The National Science and Conservation Centre will be a purpose-built complex located adjacent to Twycross Zoo in Leicestershire. The zoo has secured full levelling-up funding for the ambitious project that will offer researchers from around the world the opportunity to study the four great apes as well as 100 endangered species, in naturalistic complex environments.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 24, 2023

At Columbia, the Massachusetts-based construction management firm where I work as executive vice president, there was a 21-member team that was remarkably high-performing.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 24, 2023

Trafford Council and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority have named Far East Consortium as development partner for the former police headquarters site on Chester Road in Stretford. FEC will now work up plans to build over 700 homes – including affordable housing – on the 3.57ha site. The scheme forms part of Trafford Council’s Civic Quarter Area Action Plan for Stretford.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 24, 2023

Photos courtesy RKTB Architects. By Albert Aronov, AIA The November 2021 issue of The Construction Specifier included an article from the author on the topic of overcladding as a solution for commercial, institutional, and government buildings owners that are structurally composed of masonry and beginning to show the impacts of age, weather, neglect, and deferred maintenance on the enclosure.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 24, 2023

Decarbonisation specialist Alternative Heat Ltd has been awarded one of the largest biomass operation and maintenance contracts in the UK. The six-year deal for Highland Council, Scotland is worth an estimated £35m and will see Alternative Heat provide service, maintenance and biomass fuel supply to 88 sites across the Highlands region. Alternative will service the contract from its regional Inverness and Glasgow offices and stores.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2023

Construction employment increased in 45 states and the District of Columbia in July from a year earlier, while 27 states added construction employees from June to July, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said recent job gains would be more widespread if government officials helped more people prepare for construction careers.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 24, 2023

Construction safety, fixings and protection products supplier Bryson has reached a deal with the administrators of competitor Eurotec Group Ltd to acquire certain key assets of the business. The £14m turnover Eurotec Group went into administration earlier this month after more than 20 years in business. Bryson has now acquired its assets including stock, machinery, graphics, intellectual property, the Eurotec company name and customers.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 24, 2023

Founded in 1991, the tirol kliniken is the largest and most diverse healthcare facility in western Austria. It consists of a range of facilities that form the backbone of medical care in the Tirol region. As the umbrella of the clinic network, tirol kliniken operates and coordinates the four individual facilities. Thomas Koruga is a Project Manager in the Construction and Technology department of the tirol kliniken.

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CivilJungle

AUGUST 24, 2023

What Is Lvl Beam? In the world of modern construction and architecture, innovation constantly reshapes, there is a way of approaching building materials and techniques. LVL Beams enhance the structural strength and design flexibility of the structure.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 24, 2023

Using a prefabricated mass ply assembly system, California-based developer oWow is reducing waste, labor and time spent on a high-rise.

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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!

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CivilJungle

AUGUST 24, 2023

Introduction of Single-Hung and Double-Hung Windows Single-hung and double-hung windows are very similar and both are very popular in practical use. These two windows differ in a few things.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 24, 2023

Hidden walls and long-covered artwork were surprises complicating the $17.8-million retrofit of the historic terminal building.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 24, 2023

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

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 24, 2023

Burns & McDonnell’s growth in the Pacific Northwest powers its selection as ENR Northwest’s Contractor of the Year.

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AUGUST 24, 2023

A multifamily design for multigenerational living 0 qpurcell Thu, 08/24/2023 - 09:21 Multifamily Housing KTGY’s Family Flat concept showcases the benefits of multigenerational living through a multifamily design lens. Marissa Kasdan, Associate AIA Multifamily Housing Affordable Housing Senior Living Design Designers Architects According to the Pew Research Center, the number of American adults aged 25 to 34 living in multigenerational homes has steadily increased from 9% in 1971 to 25% in 2021.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 24, 2023

Firms specializing in commercial and industrial projects report upbeat results; multifamily residential firms see a downturn.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 24, 2023

Unlike in much of California, the Sacramento region’s population is booming and so is the construction sector.

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