Construction Business Owner

JULY 5, 2023

Why PPE is the Last Line of Defense Believe it or not, the answer isn’t just wearing the right PPE. mhodges Wed, 07/05/2023 - 09:33 Every year, millions of workers get injured on the job, and a significant number of reported occupational injuries are hand related. Depending on the severity, not only do these injuries have a huge medical cost associated with them but are also expensive in terms of lost productivity and wages.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 5, 2023

When building your business, every decision matters, especially when selecting the right materials for your workplace. Imagine establishing a company that not only excels in the market but is also resilient enough to withstand unpredictable weather. Choosing durable, adaptable, and weather-resistant materials is essential for withstanding the harshest storms and making a worthwhile investment in your business.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 5, 2023

Combat Quiet Quitting With These 3 Strategies 3 key strategies to better overcome staffing challenges in today’s competitive market mhodges Wed, 07/05/2023 - 08:29 Older generations of workers are retiring while others are considering careers in different industries or choosing not to return to work. As a result, construction companies have to find new ways to work more efficiently and meet the desires of the current workforce by providing flexible options.

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Construction Dive

JULY 5, 2023

While year-over-year spending remains positive, segments such as commercial construction and infrastructure posted declines in May.

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 5, 2023

Construction businesses rise or fall based on the vision and strength of their leaders. A cornerstone of any organization, a leader’s actions directly influence the path and progress of the company. As such, embarking on a leadership journey isn’t something to be taken lightly. No one understands this better than Vince DiPofi , PE, CEO at SSOE Group.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 5, 2023

SME housebuilders delivered a letter to the Prime Minister today calling for action to save their businesses. The letter signed by 200 firms highlights the “existential threat to the survival of businesses posed by the increasingly anti-development policy environment.” It warns that current blocks to development threaten to wipe out a growing number of firms in the coming months and years with 78% of firms considering scaling back their residential construction activities.

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Construction Dive

JULY 5, 2023

The Dallas-based contractor will provide project management, cost estimating and engineering support to the war-torn country.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 5, 2023

Gary Neville’s £400m landmark St Michael’s development in Manchester is set to move to main construction in weeks. Launching the iconic tower scheme, Neville said the start by contractor Domis would mark the culmination of 15 years of hard work to transform an underused area of the city. The mixed-use scheme is being brought to the market through a collaboration between Relentless Developments and investors KKR, Salboy and Manchester City Council.

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Construction Dive

JULY 5, 2023

U.S. data center construction continues to surge following the tech giant’s plans to expand its facilities in central Ohio.

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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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Construction Enquirer

JULY 5, 2023

Manchester City Council’s new wholly-owned development company, This City, has awarded its first housing project to Wates. The builder will deliver 118 flats across two buildings and 10 town houses overlooking Ancoats Green in the city. The Rodney Street development has been designed by architect Buttress and will benefit from a wider £32m investment package funded by Homes England in the local area of Ancoats, helping ultimately to unlock 1,500 new homes and bring the 20-year regeneration

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Construction Dive

JULY 5, 2023

Long before a cyber incident, well-prepared companies set up response teams with workers from multiple departments.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 5, 2023

Standards body BSI haslaunched a new whitepaper on how to minimise risks in infrastructure projects. Experts suggest that a better approach to scope development and managing risk and contractual change could save up to £25bn a year on projects. BSI worked with industry experts and researched existing practices to identity key challenges, then considered how organizations can address these issues.

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Construction Dive

JULY 5, 2023

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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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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Construction Enquirer

JULY 5, 2023

Trebor Developments and Hillwood have appointed Magrock Ltd as main contractor for a five unit industrial and logistics scheme at Eastern Gateway, Ipswich. Work on transforming the eight acre site will start this month. Once completed by the end of next year the site will be home to a five unit industrial and logistics scheme ranging in size from 12,905 to 52,250 sq ft.

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Construction Dive

JULY 5, 2023

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 5, 2023

A person died yesterday at a former Henry Construction site in west London. Eye witnesses reported a fleet of emergency vehicles outside the site on Wednesday afternoon. 12 ambulances (incl. “incident response ambulances”) along Kensington High Street outside a construction site. Paramedics with a stretcher and hard hats entering the site. pic.twitter.com/ywEOfGLOgj — Amelia Harper (@AmeliaHarperTV) July 5, 2023 A London Ambulance Service spokesperson told the Standard : “We were called at

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ENR Construction

JULY 5, 2023

With its Construction Labor Market Analyzer integrated into Procore's construction management platform, technology firm Construction Industry Resources aims to assist contractors in making accurate predictions of labor needs.

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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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Construction Enquirer

JULY 5, 2023

Electricians are set for a 7% wage rise from 2024 after a new pay deal was hammered out by electrical contractors and union Unite under the JIB collective agreement. The two-year deal for the industry also includes a 5% uptick in rates from 2025. Electrical Contractors’ Association chief negotiator Andrew Hutchins said: “The last few years have been difficult, and it is beneficial to have some certainty at a time when the wider economy is unpredictable. “This agreement gives us an op

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ENR Construction

JULY 5, 2023

The North Carolina Dept. of Labor issued fines to two Charlotte-based companies for safety violations after three workers fell to their deaths and two others were injured in January.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

JULY 5, 2023

Construction employment increased in 230, or 64%, of 358 metro areas between May 2022 and May 2023, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Association officials cautioned, however, that it is getting harder for firms to find workers as the unemployment rate for the construction sector continues to fall.

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ENR Construction

JULY 5, 2023

University's Engineering Academy—which allows qualifying students to enroll in its College of Engineering, complete two years of core coursework at a community college and earn engineering degrees in College Station—aims to fill gaps in the number and diversity of state practitioners.

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 5, 2023

Today, I feel compelled to share a personal story about managing mental health while working in the construction industry. It is a topic that weighs heavily on my heart because I know firsthand the challenges faced by individuals who suffer from bouts of depression or have difficulty seeking help when working through challenging situations. It can become incredibly stressful when working in an industry still grappling with how to address the mental health needs of its workers.

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ENR Construction

JULY 5, 2023

With the Construction Labor Market Analyzer integrated into Procore's construction management platform, CIR hopes to give contractors the ability to make accurate predictions of labor needs.

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CivilJungle

JULY 5, 2023

What Kitchen Sink Material Is Best? The kitchen sink is one of the most frequently used fixtures in any home. It is used for washing dishes, cleaning vegetables, and even filling up pots for cooking.

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ENR Construction

JULY 5, 2023

The funds are aimed at a battery of transportation needs including congestion relief, freight traffic accommodations and alternative fuels infrastructure.

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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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BD+C

JULY 5, 2023

The game room: Transforming game design office spaces 0 qpurcell Wed, 07/05/2023 - 09:04 Headquarters IA Interior Architects' designers discuss the aesthetic considerations for gaming industry work environments. Alex Carmer and Julia Fuller, AIA, LEED AP Office Buildings Headquarters Designers Interior Architecture Security and Life Safety Pervasive, impactful, highly profitable, gaining momentum every year, with a transformative boost sure to come from the developing Metaverse —gaming is a phen

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ENR Construction

JULY 5, 2023

Ambitious makeover of a former World War II-era military base resumes more than two decades after approval by voters.

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ENR Construction

JULY 5, 2023

The ambitious public project resumes more than two decades after approval by voters.

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