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Quiet Returns: a Sign Employees Are Engaged

Construction Business Owner

Quiet Returns: a Sign Employees Are Engaged ccapoccia Thu, 09/07/2023 - 16:12 In a workforce rife with “quiet quitting,” the antidote could be “quiet returns” — a sign of an engaged culture. When disengaged employees show up at work, they undermine possibility and business potential. These are the people who quit quietly and stay, secretly protesting burnout, stress or other abuses of work-life balance.

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JOC Program PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENT – It’s all about empowerment and accountability

Job Order Contracting

JOC Program productivity improvement is supported by the following factors: #1 Organizational development & leadership #2 Common data environment (CDE) #3 Monitoring and continuous improvement #4 Compliance #5 Enabling Technology #1 Organizational development & leadership Owner and services partner leadership, commitment, capacity, and accountability Cross-team relationship building – integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery teams and processes Empowering those d

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Construction Industry Trends: Cost and Project Insights

Construction Business Owner

Construction Industry Trends: Cost and Project Insights Take a deep dive into the latest cost trends and factors influencing construction costs. mhodges Thu, 09/07/2023 - 13:06 Hear from Gordian and ConstructConnect experts as they take a deep dive into the latest cost trends and factors influencing construction costs across North America. Gain a data-driven understanding of the challenges posed by unpredictable material, labor and equipment costs as well as the impact of global supply chain con

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Modular building creates fewer jobsite hazards, but isn’t without dangers

Construction Dive

Prefab builders say the factory setting provides a controlled environment, but the material still must be assembled on the jobsite at some point.

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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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The 8 wastes of lean construction

Fieldwire

Downtime is the enemy of progress in construction, and downtime is fueled in large part by the 8 wastes of lean construction. The construction industry is responsible for the creation of remarkable achievements, but unfortunately, it can also be responsible for generating inefficiency and waste. Studies show that more than 50 percent of the time spent on construction in the United States is wasted on unproductive activities; anything that can be eliminated without diminishing the value of work f

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IWSH Completes Septic System Pilot Project in Navajo Nation

Contractor Magazine

Navajo Nation is the largest land area held by a Native-American tribe in the US. More than 30 percent still don’t have a tap or toilet in the home.

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Older homes contributed to Hawaii fire’s destruction

Construction Dive

Buildings constructed under older codes were one factor that helped last month’s fires spread quickly, a new report found.

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Second Quarter 2023 Observations on the Construction Industry

ENR Construction

The construction industry may find itself already halfway through the third quarter of the year, but data flowing out of the second quarter may hold the key to a successful second half of the year.

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WSP bets on 3D-printed concrete for infrastructure projects

Construction Dive

The Canadian building giant is developing new applications for the technology, which can cut carbon emissions and project costs.

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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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Florida Mechanical Contractor Cuts Installation Costs 70% with Prefabricated Hydronic Piping System

Contractor Magazine

Colwill Engineering combines Uponor’s new pipe prefabrication services with timely job-site deliveries to reduce installation time, crew size on high-rise apartment job.

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Construction Economics for September 11, 2023

ENR Construction

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.

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On the Road with Amr: The Path to Innovation  

Autodesk Construction Cloud

I’ve been on a global quest for the latest innovations in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. While on this journey, I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing industry leaders across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the United States, gathering insights on how they’re thinking outside the construction box to work more efficiently. And I’d like to share what I’ve learned.

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Surfside Condo Collapse Investigators Uncover More Pool Deck Deviations

ENR Construction

The as-built condition of rebar in slab-column connections did not match the design drawings, NIST investigators say.

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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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The Top Sessions for Project Managers at AU 2023

Autodesk Construction Cloud

We’re excited to announce that Autodesk University is back and better than ever in the beautiful city of Las Vegas between November 13-15. This year, we’ll cover some key topics that will help you improve your business–from driving your digital transformation to helping build better resilience, communication, and sustainability through cloud-based solutions.

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ENR Texas & Louisiana Announces 2023 Best Projects Award Winners

ENR Construction

The twenty-eight projects recognized by this year's Best Projects Award judges—plus the Safety and Sustainability award winners—will be celebrated at ENR Texas & Louisiana's Dec.

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Deciphering the Differences in Smart Lock Networks

BD+C

Deciphering the Differences in Smart Lock Networks 1 kcichowicz Thu, 09/07/2023 - 10:10 Multifamily Housing Multifamily Housing The evidence is indisputable: people love smart home technology, and renters are increasingly seeking the same tech conveniences in modern smart apartments. Among the pivotal elements of technology in any smart apartment are the latest smart lock and its user experience.

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Fluor Agrees to $14.5M Fixed-Price Project Cost Pact with SEC

ENR Construction

The contractor does not "admit or deny" charges on legacy project accounting violations, says US Securities and Exchange Commission but cooperated with its financial reporting probe and boosted its internal controls—as agency reached similar pact with former McDermott execs in June

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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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Biden Picks Former FAA No. 2 Official as Nominee for Agency's Top Job

ENR Construction

Michael Whitaker's wide background also includes stints at United Airlines and TWA.

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