Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 3, 2023

DEI: A Solution to Construction’s Ongoing Labor Shortage ccapoccia Thu, 08/03/2023 - 08:20 Combating the construction industry’s labor shortage is a complicated challenge requiring multiple solutions. For several years, Dodge Construction Network (Dodge) has tracked labor shortages in the industry, and a recent study found one potential solution for contractors is to engage a wider segment of potential workers via solid diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 3, 2023

The invention of the road printer has changed the way highway construction is done worldwide. A road printer is a revolutionary technology that has made it possible to build roads quickly, with high precision and cost-effectiveness. This futuristic approach to road construction has revolutionized the industry and is quickly becoming the standard for many countries. […] The post The Road Printer: A Futuristic Approach To Highway Construction appeared first on The Constructor.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 3, 2023

The Chicago-based construction firm won the award for phase one of the project, which has a total investment of up to $2 billion.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 3, 2023

Photos courtesy Tarkett North America. By Roxane Spears Chronic respiratory illness, including asthma and allergies, have been on the rise in the U.S. over the past few decades. 1 One influence on the increasing rates of asthma and allergies is poor indoor air quality (IAQ) and the presence of indoor pollutants. 2 Many flooring products have historically been manufactured with chemicals such as ortho-phthalates, formaldehyde, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that, when emitted from

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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 Dive

AUGUST 3, 2023

The contractor took over work in 2017 to complete the first new nuclear unit built in the U.S. in more than 30 years.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 3, 2023

Schools are having to delay or alter facility projects as market forces balloon total project costs beyond what was initially budgeted or agreed upon.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 3, 2023

One of Scotland’s leading independent schools has got the planning go-ahead for a pioneering domed education building that will lead in the development of low embodied carbon construction. Robertson Construction will build the Futures Institute at Dollar Academy (FIDA) in central Scotland. Designed by Eden Project architect Grimshaw, the domed educational center in Dollar, near Stirling is set to achieve the country’s first Living Building certification.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 3, 2023

As technology and businesses have evolved over the last several years, there’s no getting around the fact that construction is more reliant on software and physical tech than ever before.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 3, 2023

Heathrow has kickstarted a ground-breaking new trial to explore the viability of lower carbon concrete for runways and taxiways. The trial has been designed to test the concrete’s durability and longevity in a true-to-life airport setting and is one of the first of its kind at any airport in the world. It is the first of a number being planned that will test and trial other low carbon concrete materials on the market.

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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 3, 2023

Sustainability is a hot topic in construction design these days. The industry consensus is that installing eco-friendly systems is a benefit to the environment and the budget.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 3, 2023

Morgan Sindall has shrugged off challenging market conditions to deliver a record performance in the first six months of 2023. The fit-out operation which now is the largest on revenue alone drove profit growth at the business. Chief Executive, John Morgan said the firms had now upgraded expected performance for the year based on fit-out work alone.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 3, 2023

Billions in aid from American Rescue Plan Act have had a major impact on the pension plans, which are used by tens of thousands of construction workers.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 3, 2023

Transport and logistics specialist Collett & Sons Ltd has opened its new build Heavy Lift Warehouse at the Elland Depot Complex. The new Heavy Lift Storage Facility boasts an impressive array of features, including: Ample Storage Space: The internal storage area spans an additional 750 square metres to the existing 3800 square metres, providing a secure and efficient environment for storing valuable heavy lift cargo.

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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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ENR Construction

AUGUST 3, 2023

Our blog delivers the latest news, insights, and opinions about construction trends in the four-state region of Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 3, 2023

RED Construction Group has been appointed to deliver the £31m redevelopment of 55 Pall Mall. The firm will oversee construction of a new office development spanning 3,271 sq m. The existing buildings will be demolished down to basement level to make way for the new high-quality building, incorporating retail units and office accommodation. The Pall Mall façade will be retained and renovated, with sections being carefully dismantled from site to be cleaned and stored before reinstallation.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 3, 2023

Welcome back to our blog series aimed at demystifying Autodesk technology for design and manufacturing. In this article, we will investigate how factory equipment suppliers can optimise their workflows by leveraging Autodesk Construction Cloud, with insights from our expert, Ives Veelaert , Autodesk's Principal Technical Solutions Executive for EMEA.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 3, 2023

Fitout specialist Deanestor has been awarded its 16th contract for Morrison Construction. The new project involves the provision of around 6,000 items of loose and fitted furniture for a primary school and community hub now under construction in Aberdeen. This contract for Greyhope School and Community Hub follows the successful completion of Countesswells Primary School – Deanestor’s latest school fitout to be delivered for the same project team.

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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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Constructlaw

AUGUST 3, 2023

Earlier this year the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals joined the Second, Third, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Ninth, Tenth, and D.C. circuits in the much-anticipated en banc decision of Corporacion AIC, SA v. Hidroelectrica Santa Rita S.A. , where it held that the grounds for vacatur under Chapter 1 of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) may also apply to nondomestic arbitration awards ( e.g., arbitration awards rendered in the U.S. but involving a non-U.S. party). [2] The court’s decision overruled tw

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 3, 2023

Cladding contractor FK Construction has been told to hand back £1.69m to ISG it was awarded in a High Court enforcement of an adjudication decision. The move is the latest twist in a long-running payment dispute between the specialist and ISG. Earlier this year FK won a High Court ruling enforcing an adjudication requiring ISG to pay its subcontractor £1.69m.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 3, 2023

Don't waste, reuse: how recycled and reclaimed materials will impact the future of the construction industry.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 3, 2023

580 hectares of land, two long runways lined with endless fences, hundreds of kilometres of buried networks, 160 buildings with a total surface of 530,000 square metres, a terminal through which over seven million passengers and 6200 staff members transit every day. The stats for EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg are dizzying. And managing the operational maintenance programme of a facility of this size and scope is challenging.

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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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ENR Construction

AUGUST 3, 2023

Keeping your company and products safe from cyber-attacks requires more than just virus protection and firewalls.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 3, 2023

We as an industry are at a critical point in history — and the stakes are higher than ever.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 3, 2023

I’ve been working with Trimble’s Tekla software products for 26 years. During this time I’ve seen first-hand how the company’s approach to privacy and security has evolved as times change.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 3, 2023

The Southwest Construction Views blog examines the current events, issues and challenges of development, design and construction in the Desert Southwest

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Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 3, 2023

Explore the what and why behind these efficiency-boosting platforms - and dive into the details of an available $34 million in federal funding.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 3, 2023

Keeping it green and maintaining sustainable construction practices has become a top priority for our industry.

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