Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 11, 2023

Objective, verificable, and actionable Construction Cost Data is now available for any location throughout the United States. The ability to for owners and design-builders to share objective local market standardized cost data is critical to cost visibility and cost control. When provided on a granular level, this shared information can also enhance the detail of the Scope of Work and mitigate change orders and rework, saving 30%+ of overall construction costs.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 11, 2023

Relatively flat materials figures in recent months indicate contractors are finally experiencing relief from supply chain woes and price volatility, according to a new report.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 11, 2023

If your customers owe you money, the faster you can obtain it using effective collection tactics, the better. Ideally, you want to reduce the chance of bad debts and pressure on your construction company's cash flow. It can be easy to neglect to manage your debtors when you're busy growing your business, but intelligent credit control is important. So it's crucial to have the skills to handle the people who owe you money well, especially if you want to avoid taking them to court.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 11, 2023

Construction Dive readers said they’re benefiting from the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, but a lack of skilled labor and clarity around Build America, Buy America requirements is holding them back.

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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.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 11, 2023

Monthly construction output increased 1.6% in June after three consecutive falls in activity. New work led the recovery rising by 2%, with repair and maintenance showing weaker growth of 1.1%. Anecdotal evidence received from monthly business returns suggested the warm weather helped to increase output across sectors. Infrastructure new work and non-housing repair and maintenance drove the monthly improvement, up 4.7% and 3.4%, respectively.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 11, 2023

Persimmon can start construction of the first phase of a 404-home scheme in Helston, Cornwall after securing planning permission. On Phase One Persimmon will deliver 94 new homes for local people, while the house builder will also transfer 19 properties to a housing association provider to support the local community’s housing need. The scheme will deliver enhanced walking and cycling routes, road access, public open spaces, and includes the retention of the existing landscape structure.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 11, 2023

Photo ©Farm Kids Studios/courtesy EFCO. By Aaron Blom A weathertight building enclosure is critical when it comes to preventing air leakage and water penetration. It also significantly impacts energy efficiency, indoor air quality (IAQ), and occupant comfort. Therefore, properly specifying and detailing the transitions between fenestration products and the surrounding wall conditions is extremely important.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 11, 2023

Network Rail has been fined £1.2m following the death of track worker who was crushed while carrying out maintenance work. Long-serving employee Kevin Mauger was crushed by a railway track weighing six tons while working at a rail depot in Hampshire. The 53-year-old from Eastleigh had five children and eight grandchildren. He had been carrying out maintenance on Network Rail’s rail production line at the Long Welded Rail Depot off Dutton Lane in Eastleigh on 30 November 2020.

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CivilJungle

AUGUST 11, 2023

Free Gazebo Plans A gazebo is a beautiful outdoor structure that adds elegance and functionality to any backyard or garden. It provides a cozy space for relaxation, entertaining guests, or enjoying the natural surroundings.

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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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ENR Construction

AUGUST 11, 2023

EPA has accepted for investigation an administrative complaint alleging the California State Water Resources Control Board discriminated against Native American tribes and other peoples.

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CivilJungle

AUGUST 11, 2023

How to Replace a Frost-Free Hydrant?

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