Wed.Aug 23, 2023

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How lean construction helps clients and improves contractors’ profits

Construction Dive

Beyond better collaboration and time savings on projects, gains show up in builders’ bottom lines, writes a Rochester, New York, construction executive.

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Subbie failures plunge Seddon to £15m loss

Construction Enquirer

Failure of several key subcontractors on major projects saw Seddon Construction suffer a £15m loss last year. The construction arm of the Seddon Group, which only returned to profit of £2m last year after a prior year loss, was also hit by market inflation, project delays and fire safety remediation costs. CEO Jonathan Seddon said: “Inflation has put pressure on our supply chain such that we have seen several failures of key subcontractors throughout 2022. “This secondary cause of in

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How Israel’s startup culture powers contech innovation

Construction Dive

The country’s business environment is a boon for enterprising construction technology firms, but it leaves little room to grow once a company is up and running, experts say.

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Signs of ‘first step to normality’ for building materials prices

Construction Enquirer

Builders merchants are seeing materials price rises slowing and have hailed the “first step towards market normality” following months of rampant inflation. The latest Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) from trade body BMF show prices fell during the second quarter of this year by 3.3% compared to the first three months of 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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Nashville college opens shipping container dorm

Construction Dive

The $4 million project at Fisk University will help house students while a new residence hall is under construction.

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Skanska breaks ground on Cincinnati’s first mass timber project

Construction Dive

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

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Construction Economics for August 28, 2023

ENR Construction

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.

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ABC Reports Construction Job Openings Decreased by 5,000 in June

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The construction industry had 374,000 job openings on the last day of June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry job openings declined by 5,000 last month and are down 9,000 from the same time last year.

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Managing construction projects on a secure software platform

Fieldwire

At Fieldwire by Hilti, we understand that your construction projects contain confidential information, and being able to minimize the risk of data breaches is critical to your business. Between managing the progress of your builds and ensuring the smooth flow of communications between field and office team members, you are busy and don’t have the additional time to worry about potential threats to your data.

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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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How Long Is a Flight of Stairs?

CivilJungle

How Long Is a Standard Staircase? The width of the stairs is their length which is measured from side to side. On the basis of the situation and the purpose, the width of the stair is fixed.

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Brisbane's Cross-River Rail Project Uses BIM, GIS and a Gaming Engine

ENR Construction

The Cross River Rail project in Brisbane, Australia, required 3D models, a GIS database and even a gaming engine.

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Two Tone Kitchen Cabinets | Tips for Choosing the Best Cabinet Color Combination

CivilJungle

The Best Two-Tone Kitchen Cabinets A kitchen consisting of varieties of color cabinets or island have you anytime in a while seen that type of design?

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Midwest Specialty Contractors Ranking Coming in September

ENR Construction

Specialty contractors from throughout the Midwest will be highlighted in the Sept. 18 edition of ENR Midwest.

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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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Risk of collapse in ‘high winds’ shuts Caledonian Modular schools

Construction Enquirer

The Government has revealed that schools built by offsite specialist Caledonian Modular may not be able to withstand high winds or heavy snow loading. Education minister Nick Gibb revealed concerns about structural integrity as a third school was officially closed in the growing crisis. The latest school to be stricken with closure is Buckton Fields Primary School in Northampton.

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Portion of Indian Rail Bridge Under Construction Collapses, Killing Workers

ENR Construction

At least 18 people were killed in the collapse, state officials said.

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Stockholm Advances Slussen Bridge Project to Secure Sustainable Future

ENR Construction

Lock and Bridge Reconstruction is a key component in a $1.4-billion master plan to Secure the city’s major drinking water source, Improve mobility and reduce Flood risks.

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ENR 2023 Top 250 International Contractors: Firms Face Big Picture Challenges

ENR Construction

Top 250 ranked firms clinch a banner year of revenue growth but must wager experience against market risks as geopolitics and global priorities shift.

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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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Construction Economics for August 28, 2023

ENR Construction

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.

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White House Outlines Plan to Rebuild Fire-Ravaged Maui

ENR Construction

President Joe Biden releases $3 million for emergency repairs and announces FEMA official as federal coordinator for long-term reconstruction.

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