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Green Building: A Growing Trend For Energy Efficiency And Eco-Friendly Construction

The Constructor

Green construction is an ever-growing trend in the construction industry that focuses on reducing the impact of buildings on the environment while at the same time increasing energy efficiency. It is a building method that considers the impact of the construction process on the environment, from the materials used to the energy use to the […] The post Green Building: A Growing Trend For Energy Efficiency And Eco-Friendly Construction appeared first on The Constructor.

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‘Everybody’s going to be impacted’: Fed shutdown would delay civil work

Construction Dive

Infrastructure projects will be held up if the government is not funded by Sunday, according to the White House and association leaders.

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Managed Repair Excellence: What Sets Contractor Connection Apart

Contractor Connection

In the world of managed repair and home improvement, finding reliable contractors can be a daunting task. Whether you’re planning a small renovation project or need emergency repairs, you want to ensure that the professionals you hire are not only skilled but also trustworthy. This is where the Contractor Connection Network steps in, offering a unique and comprehensive solution to connect property owners with qualified contractors.

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2 more manufacturing megaprojects break ground

Construction Dive

Public money is keeping factory construction humming along at a record pace, including for new North Carolina and Louisiana facilities worth $3.6 billion total.

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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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US Extends Venezuela Protected Status, Boosting Industry Workforce

ENR Construction

P raised by organized labor and called a modest labor step by contractor groups, Homeland Security Dept. chief Alejandro N. Mayorka approved 18 months more of protected status for Venezuelan workers in the U.S.

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Digital Builder Ep 64: Can We Really Eliminate RFIs in Construction?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

You've likely heard of the Benjamin Franklin quote, "Nothing is certain except death and taxes." Well, in the construction industry, one might add RFIs (Requests for Information) to that list. Although designed to provide clarity and prevent mistakes, RFIs often lead to delays, downtimes, and extra costs. These seemingly inevitable requests are so common that construction pros accept them as part of the territory.

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The Dotted Line: How to prepare for Davis-Bacon updates

Construction Dive

There are a slew of changes that contractors need to be aware of, or risk paying back wages and penalties.

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How to create a punch list report using Fieldwire

Fieldwire

Punch lists are a staple part of closing out construction projects, as they help ensure that your team delivers their best work. Through Fieldwire’s construction management features, you can set up Tasks with specific attributes, pertinent to your project and team, to ensure that nothing falls through the cracks when creating punch list reports. In this guide, we’ll show you how to use Fieldwire’s jobsite management software to quickly create punch list reports that include all the relevant info

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Buttigieg grilled over rollout of infrastructure funds by House committee

Construction Dive

Some Republican committee members questioned the pace of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s rollout and its climate and equity aims.

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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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Concrete Driveway Cost: A Comprehensive Guide to Pricing and Options

CivilJungle

Concrete Driveway Cost A material driveway prices from $8 to $18 per cubic foot, depending on fancy prints and completes. While simply silvery material driveway prices between $5 and $7 per square foot to fix.

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Amtrak to triple infrastructure investment over two years

Construction Dive

With funding from the 2021 infrastructure law, Amtrak plans major work on bridges, tunnels and other projects.

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ENR Texas & Louisiana Top Specialty Firms: Growth and Struggles Continue for Regional Specialty Firms

ENR Construction

Despite higher material costs, the industry has seen a hefty increase in revenue this year thanks to people on the move.

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Ford reportedly pausing construction of Michigan EV plant

Construction Dive

The automaker broke the news a day before President Biden heads to Michigan in support of the UAW strike.

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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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Navy Picks Eight Firms for $1B in IDIQ Contracts

ENR Construction

The work is expected to take place primarily in Washington state through October 2025.

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Consigli expands in North Carolina

Construction Dive

The Milford, Massachusetts-based contractor nabbed directors from Lendlease and Gilbane to lead its office in the Raleigh-Durham region.

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Tulsa Building Growth Coming from Native Development

ENR Construction

Dodge offers data on projected 2023 construction starts in the Tulsa area.

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Texas & Louisiana Industry News: October 2, 2023

ENR Construction

Updates on projects and companies in the Texas & Louisiana region.

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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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TxDOT’s Capital Express Megaproject Takes Off

ENR Construction

Fluor is leading the first of three contracts revamping nearly 30 miles of I-35 through Austin.

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Rebranded as Arcosa, Firm Delivers, as Always

ENR Construction

Longtime Houston specialty contractor Cherry Cos. begins a new chapter as Arcosa Stabilized & Recycling.

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Texas & Louisiana Pulse: October 2023

ENR Construction

Project news from Dodge Data & Analytics for the Texas & Louisiana region.

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Latest Promotions and Hiring in the Texas & Louisiana Region

ENR Construction

Updates about construction professionals in the Texas & Louisiana region.

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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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Fort Worth Seeing Growth in Residential Markets

ENR Construction

Dodge offers data on projected 2023 construction starts in the Fort Worth area.

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October 2023 On the Scene: Expansion and Acquisition

ENR Construction

Reports from key industry events in the Texas & Louisiana region.