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Critical Component of Integrated Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

A critical component of Integrated Project Delivery is objective, verifiable, granular local market cost data and and associated and an associated detailed scope of work (SOW) fully communicated with and agreed to by all participants and stakeholders. While IPD has been marketed as an improvement to traditional construction delivery methods (Sutter Health, etc.) and clearly demonstrated obvious benefit, the process has not been maximized.

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Florida bill would allow minors to do roofing work

Construction Dive

The legislation, which would permit teens 16 and older to work on roofing projects, also expands recruitment efforts in the trades.

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Cardi Stops Work on Its $116.5M MassDOT Highway Contract

ENR Construction

The Massachusetts Dept. of Transportation is working with the contractor's surety bonding company to hire a replacement.

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7 airport expansions to watch

Construction Dive

From St. Louis to Denver, Houston and Des Moines, aviation projects are taking off, boosted by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

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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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Better communication and easier documentation: How subcontractors use Fieldwire

Fieldwire

Specialty contractors manage multiple projects at a time, and it can be easy to lose track of project information. Adopting a construction management app that can be tailored to your company’s needs can help coordinate and document your activities, avoiding potential mistakes and costly rework. Fieldwire is a jobsite management software suited for companies of all trades and sizes.

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Courthouse Reporter Series: The Bizarre Case That Required a 117-Year-Old Expert

Constructlaw

Reposted from The Dispute Resolver with permission. A recent decision by the Georgia Court of Appeals, Munro v. Georgia Department of Transportation , highlights how overly specific and inflexible rules of evidence can create peculiar results. Munro involved a dispute over the design of a Georgia intersection. No. A23A0404, 2023 WL 4194716 (Ga. Ct.

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Office construction may never return to pre-pandemic levels

Construction Dive

Despite some massive office projects scraping the sky, Dodge chief economist Richard Branch still expects starts in the sector to tumble.

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STOP using ACFs – The inherent flaws of Area Cost Factors

Job Order Contracting

STOP using ACFs – The inherent flaws of Area Cost Factors There are multiple false assumptions associated with Military Construction Budgeting and Area Cost Factors. As a result, more than 40 years after the introduction of area cost factors (ACFs), the Department of Defense (and the Federal Government in general) is no closer to its goals of having construction cost estimates match actual construction costs, or properly adjusting for regional (location based) and/or time-based cost varian

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Empire Wind offshore project near NY receives approval

Construction Dive

The U.S. offshore wind industry remains financially troubled, but industry groups are hopeful about recent moves forward for major projects.

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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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Apartment starts plummet nearly 32%

Construction Dive

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

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Profits fall for many public firms, due partly to inflation

Construction Dive

Amid soaring costs, several construction industry giants reported lower gains in recent earnings reports.

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PCL scores second phase of $220M Toronto stadium rehab

Construction Dive

The contractor has recycled more than 26 million tons of concrete at the home of baseball’s Toronto Blue Jays.

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Submissions open for construction site Holiday Lights contest

Construction Dive

Enter by Dec. 15 to show off your company’s holiday spirit in Construction Dive's annual competition.

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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?