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Why You Need a Full-Charge Bookkeeper

Construction Business Owner

Why You Need a Full-Charge Bookkeeper ccapoccia Thu, 09/21/2023 - 09:23 Construction business owners regularly ask me what their controller’s or bookkeeper’s job description should include. They know they must be able to generate an income statement (P&L), pay the bills, prepare payroll, collect receivables and take care of other accounting tasks.

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Implementing Hazard Communication Programs In Construction Projects

The Constructor

Construction sites are inherently hazardous workplace environments, with potential risks ranging from falling debris to dangerous machinery. As such, construction projects need to have effective hazard communication systems in place. Hazard communication informs workers about the safety risks and hazards associated with a construction project and provides instructions for avoiding them.

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This $1B federal lab project has been on hold since a worker’s fall in May

Construction Dive

An ironworker plunged approximately 23 feet at Fermilab’s accelerator project near Chicago, sustaining serious injuries including head trauma.

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The benefits of strategic multifamily housing repositioning

BD+C

The benefits of strategic multifamily housing repositioning 0 dbarista Thu, 09/21/2023 - 13:12 MFPRO+ Blog With the rapid increase in new multifamily housing developments, owners of existing assets face increasing competition. As their assets age and the number of new developments increases seemingly day-by-day, developers will inevitably have to find a way to stay relevant.

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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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Feds earmark $2B for Chicago’s Red Line extension

Construction Dive

The city's transit authority got a commitment from Washington for the 5.6-mile extension and has shortlisted three contractors for the job.

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Construction M&A deals slow after record run

Construction Dive

A rebound in mergers and acquisitions should come later this year as economic confidence and financing conditions improve, says a banking executive.

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5 Helpful Resources for Designing & Building with Engineered Wood

BD+C

5 Helpful Resources for Designing & Building with Engineered Wood 1 kcichowicz Thu, 09/21/2023 - 15:53 Multifamily Housing From in-depth, technical publications with detailed illustrations and examples to in-person consultations with engineered wood specialists, APA offers a host of helpful resources for commercial designers and installers working with engineered wood.

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Celebrating CSI’s 75th anniversary

Construction Specifier

By Stacy Rinella This year, the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) reached an important milestone—it has been bridging the divide between various sectors of the building industry for seven decades now. In its bid to bring the “Four Cs” ( i.e. clear, concise, correct, and complete) to project documentation and delivery, it has spent the last 75 years creating uniform standards and providing professional development opportunities.

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Chicago Transit Authority's $3.6B Red Line Extension Advances With New Federal Funding

ENR Construction

The Red Line Extension project in Chicago secured a funding commitment from the Federal Transit Administration September 8 for $1.97 billion in grant funding, allowing the project to advance.

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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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Style Meets Safety with Fire Rated Glass Fences  

Safti First

Style Meets Safety with Fire Rated Glass Fences Learn more about the many features and benefits of SAFTIFENCE by SAFTI FIRST by watching this video. For homes and developments built near or in wildland-urban interface (WUI) areas and designated fire zones, fire rated glass fences introduce a remarkable innovation that seamlessly combines safety and aesthetics.

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ENR California Announces 2023 Project of the Year Finalists

ENR Construction

This blog examining California construction will ask questions, give you previews of what is to come in ENR California and report on what we are hearing, reading and seeing in the state's construction industry.

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Product update: RFIs and Submittals made easier and much more

Fieldwire

From small improvements to big releases , our teams are always working to make the Fieldwire app better for our users. In the last few months, we have worked on a lot of product updates to make construction management easier for teams in the field and at the office. Here are some of our newest additions to Fieldwire’s construction management software that will help you increase your productivity.

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EPA to Award $4.6B for Climate Pollution Reduction Projects

ENR Construction

The funds are the second major tranche of funding to be distributed through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program established under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.

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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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Titanium’s Future Is Now, and It’s Transformative

Learn Civil Engineering

Imagine you’re about to take a bite of a perfect croissant. It’s light, crispy, and has layer upon layer, each one interlaced with butter. It’s like craftsmanship at its finest. Now, picture these layers, super-thin, intricately woven, but made of metal. Amazed? You should be.

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EPA to Award $4.6B for Climate Pollution Reduction Projects

ENR Construction

The funds are the second major tranche of funding from the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program.

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How to Mix Quikrete Concrete: A Step-by-Step Guide

CivilJungle

How To Mix Quikrete Concrete? There are only a few simple tools you’ll need to mix Quikrete concrete by hand. The ingredients for concrete are pre-measured and pre-added to premixed Quikrete bags.

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Funds Advance Chicago Transit Authority $3.6B Red Line Extension

ENR Construction

Rail project moves into the design phase with $1.

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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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How to Keep Birds Off Balcony?

CivilJungle

How to Keep Birds Off Balcony? How to Keep Birds Off Balcony?: Like most people, you enjoy watching the birds fly by on your patio.

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Buttigieg to House Committee: Infrastructure Act Funds Are Moving Along

ENR Construction

Cost increases were a major concern of the Committee, as well as some still-unresolved details of Buy America provisions.