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9 Keys to Building a Reliable Commercial Construction Subcontractor Network

HardHatChat

As anyone in the commercial construction industry knows, reliable, responsive, and skilled subcontractors are the lifeblood of our business. Your reputation and finished product as a national general contractor are only as good as the performance of your local subcontractor partners. That’s why the leadership team at Englewood has put such priority on building, vetting, and nurturing a 20,000+ tier-one network of experienced and project-tested subcontractors over the last 22+ years.

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How the Construction Accounting Function Can Earn a Seat at the Table

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Viewpoint enables contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins.

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Design of Steel Tanks

The Constructor

Design of Steel Tanks Steel tanks are defined as vessels made of steel plates, utilized for storing various liquids such as water, petroleum, diesel, and kerosene oil. These tanks may be either placed on the ground or elevated on towers. When situated on the ground, they are supported either by cement concrete foundations or steel […] The post Design of Steel Tanks appeared first on The Constructor.

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Slowdown ahead due to interest rates, GC exec says

Construction Dive

Doug Beane, CFO of North Carolina-based Samet Corp., said high interest rates continuing could mean a sluggish second half to the year.

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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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Westinghouse To Build UK's First Privately Funded Small Reactors

ENR Construction

At completion, the projects would also be Britain's first small nuclear plant deployment and its first construction of the AP300 design as well as Europe's first privately-funded SMR in.

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Westinghouse To Build UK's First Privately Funded Small Reactors

ENR Construction

If completed, the four projects would also be Britain's first SMR deployment, first construction of the AP300 design and first privately-funded SMR deployment in Europe.

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Drones know the dirt: How UAVs can measure jobsite materials

Construction Dive

A reality capture manager at Columbia Construction breaks down the basics, from software and training to regulations like the upcoming Remote ID Rule.

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ENR 2023 Year in Construction Photo Contest

ENR Construction

The wonderful flood of entries to our annual Year in Construction photo contest was overwhelming—both literally to our online entry system, and emotionally in the spectacle and drama that many of the photos depicted.

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Backlog dips again amid tight lending conditions

Construction Dive

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

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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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ENR 2024 Year in Construction Photo Contest

ENR Construction

The wonderful flood of entries to our annual Year in Construction photo contest was overwhelming—both literally to our online entry system, and emotionally in the spectacle and drama that many of the photos depicted.

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Most employers lack guidance for using AI, study shows

Construction Dive

“For many organizations, it’s the Wild West with regard to how they are adopting and implementing AI,” a Gallagher expert said.

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Project Of The Year Finalists Named for ENR's 'Best Of The Best' Program

ENR Construction

Under the radar, behind the project gate, inside the executive suite. That's where ENR's editors and bloggers deliver their insights, opinions, cool-headed analysis and hot-headed rantings.

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ABC releases builders’ guide to AI

Construction Dive

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

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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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Three Projects Chosen to Vie for ENR 'Project of the Year' Distinction

ENR Construction

Three top project contenders, located on both coasts and in the midwest, were chosen from more than 800 entries for design and construction innovation, safety and community impact.

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Home Service Category Experiences Growth in 2023 Despite Historically High Inflation

Contractor Magazine

Latest Jobber Home Service Economic Report predicts positive year ahead for home service pros.

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Three Finalists Chosen to Vie for ENR 'Project of the Year' Distinction

ENR Construction

Three top project contenders, located on both coasts and in the midwest, were chosen from more than 800 entries for design and construction innovation, safety and community impact.

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PC Construction Completes Inn at Bellefield

PC Construction

Luxury Hotel Launches Major Hyde Park Revitalization Hyde Park, NY – PC Construction recently joined Hudson Valley developers and business leaders in celebrating the completion of the Inn at Bellefield, a Residence Inn by Marriott property. The $55 million project, which welcomed its first guests during the holiday season, launches a major multi-year revitalization for historic Hyde Park.

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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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Employee Sues Agency Behind Delayed Minnesota Light Rail Project

ENR Construction

A project controls manager says he was retaliated against for raising issues with costs and the change order process.

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Stay on Schedule and Budget with Time- and Material-Saving Solutions

BD+C

Stay on Schedule and Budget with Time- and Material-Saving Solutions 1 kcichowicz Wed, 02/14/2024 - 09:55 Choosing pre-engineered solutions for common conditions can improve a project’s schedule and budget. Watch this Tailgate Talk episode to get the details.

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Crews Packed a 'Punch' for Port of Beaumont Dock Demolition

ENR Construction

Partially collapsed Texas port structure required close collaboration and nimble reactions to unknowns.

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Turner JV breaks ground on $550M Texas hospital

Construction Dive

University Health’s Palo Alto Hospital is one of two facilities being built by the state entity in the San Antonio metro area.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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Crews Had To Pack a 'Punch' for Port of Beaumont Dock Demolition

ENR Construction

Partially collapsed structure required close collaboration and nimble reactions to unknowns.

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First Privately Funded Small Nuclear Reactors in UK or Europe Set

ENR Construction

At construction completion, four England-based projects would be Britain's first SMR deployment and its first use of the Westinghouse AP300 design.

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Deal Set for First Privately Funded Small Nuclear Reactors in Europe

ENR Construction

At construction completion, four projects in England would be Britain's first SMR deployment and its first use of the Westinghouse AP300 design.

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