Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

What Contractors Should Know About the Build America, Buy America Act ccapoccia Thu, 11/09/2023 - 11:03 Battling back from the Great Depression, the Hoover administration passed the “Buy American Act” in 1933. The basic premise of the law was to revive and bolster the economy by requiring U.S.-sourced iron and steel mined or produced in the U.S. to be used in projects for the federal government.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The practice helps longtime employees learn tech and communication skills, while newer workers gain valuable insight from experienced colleagues, according to a Suffolk project manager.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Kassy Slaughter, Head of Construction Education at Procore ccapoccia Thu, 11/09/2023 - 15:10 No. 1 Must-Have: Humor. “I guess my story is that I watched too much “Law & Order” growing up, and so I was pretty hellbent on being a prosecutor,” said Kassy Slaughter, head of construction education at Procore. So, Slaughter went to community college for criminal justice and worked in a few law firms until she realized how inauthentic everyone seemed.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Despite a series of challenges during the four-year project, crews converted the Washington, D.C., media-focused museum into a higher education facility.

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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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NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Kerri Brady, Vice President of Educational Practice at Huckabee ccapoccia Thu, 11/09/2023 - 11:51 No. 1 Must-Have: “Radical love” Kerri Brady, AIA, vice president of educational practice at architecture firm Huckabee, describes her one “must-have” as radical love. And judging by the path her career has taken, it’s not hard to find where she’s incorporated it.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

What Is Your Equipment's True Cost? ccapoccia Thu, 11/09/2023 - 10:25 Equipment, machinery and vehicles are essential tools to nearly all contractors and continue to be a significant expense on most of their income statements. Like labor and materials, the costs of purchasing and maintaining construction equipment have also been affected by ongoing supply chain issues and inflation.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The oil and gas industry plays a significant role in the global energy landscape and contribute to 82% of total primary energy consumption in the world. However, the industry is exposed to many risks that can significantly impair operations, the environment, and the safety of people. Let’s briefly examine the importance of risk management, the difference between proactive and reactive risk management strategies, and an additional proactive risk management strategy the oil and gas industry

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Susan Bouthillette, Project Manager, Washington, at Andersen Construction ccapoccia Thu, 11/09/2023 - 11:37 No. 1 Must-Have: “Being direct. Raw honesty.” Susan Bouthillette is a trailblazing professional in the construction industry, with a passion for innovation and empowering the next generation of women in this field. Nominated for the Outstanding Women in Construction (OWIC) contest by a group of her co-workers, Bouthillette’s journey is a testament to her dedication, expertise and commitmen

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

I can’t wait to see you next week at AU 2023 – the Design & Make Conference! If you haven’t heard already, our team is excited to announce that the Digital Builder podcast will once again be broadcasting LIVE from the event. Stop by our podcast booth on the Expo show floor, grab a seat, and listen to one of our 20+ podcast episodes we have lined up for the week featuring top construction industry leaders and innovators.

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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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NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Debra Harris, Supervisor at C&D Hughes Inc ccapoccia Thu, 11/09/2023 - 14:44 No. 1 Must-Have: “A phone call or text from my kids so I know they are OK.” For someone who seems to have stumbled into construction by a fluke, Debra Harris, a retired supervisor at C&D Hughes Inc., has still managed to impact the lives of every person she worked with.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Decision to move 2,500 employees from current downtown Washington, D.C., site and consolidate others at scattered locations, has been protracted and often controversial.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Kimberly Luitjohan, Founder & President at Poettker Industrial Services ccapoccia Thu, 11/09/2023 - 14:48 No. 1 Must-Have: Her phone. “My memory might not be the best, but I can guarantee you I have a picture of what’s happening.” Construction is practically in Kimberly Luitjohan’s — founder and president of Poettker Industrial Services — genes.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 9, 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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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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NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Virginia Murphy, CEO at Waste Water Industrial Solutions ccapoccia Thu, 11/09/2023 - 14:53 No. 1 Must-Have : A good handbag. For Virginia Murphy, CEO of Waste Water Industrial Solutions, her relationships with her community are the top priority. Growing up watching her mother own and operate a service station in the 1970s, Murphy learned that helping the community was just how business was done.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Cortec’s migrating corrosion inhibitor admixtures for concrete are now available as a pre-packaged, water-soluble “grenade” of MCI 2006 NS that can replace MCI 2005/MCI 2005 NS liquid admixtures for concrete.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Estefania Roa, President & Owner at L.B. Hall Enterprises Inc. ccapoccia Thu, 11/09/2023 - 14:59 No. 1 Must-Have: Making an impact. Estefania Roa, president and owner of L.B. Hall Enterprises Inc., and founder of Hola Happy Foundation, has spent her career building a ladder for those behind her and living by her one “must-have”: making an impact.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

No one disagrees that construction lags in innovation and that everything from restrictive building codes to exaggerated perceptions of risk hold it back.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Jackie Rowland, CEO/President at Russell Rowland Inc. ccapoccia Thu, 11/09/2023 - 15:04 No. 1 Must-Have: “Grit. There’s a lot of value to a formal education depending on which career you’re going into, but there’s even more value on the grit of just being able to buckle down and work hard.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

As IIJA nears its two-year mark, the White House outlines infrastructure funding that has gone out to date.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

How to Stop Profit Margin Fade ccapoccia Thu, 11/09/2023 - 10:03 The No. 1 challenge many contractors face is profit shrinkage or profit margin fade. This recurring problem occurs when the final construction project job cost finishes higher than the bid estimate or budget. The result is a lower profit margin than expected, or profit margin fade or shrinkage.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Game-Changing, Affordable USA-Made SuperClear® 45-HS-LI (Patented) 1 kcichowicz Thu, 11/09/2023 - 11:32 SAFTI FIRST ® ’s patented SuperClear ® 45-HS-LI is a 45-minute fire protective glazing product for doors, sidelites, transoms & openings in large sizes without wires, tints, films or laminates.

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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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NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Construction Opportunities Abound for U.S. Health Care Facilities ccapoccia Thu, 11/09/2023 - 10:51 Billions of dollars are available throughout the country for new health care facilities, many of which will be designed to provide mental health services. The needs related to behavioral health are great in America, and the number of individuals waiting for services and support is escalating at alarming rates.

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PC Construction

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

South Burlington, VT – Last week, PC Construction accepted a national award from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) for One Spruce Peak, a residential mountain retreat at the base of Stowe, Vermont’s popular Spruce Peak ski resort. This marks the second national award and the fourth major recognition for the project, which was completed in 2022.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Aluminum for Reflection's architectural products made in India will be produced using cleaner power.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Information derived from Industrial Reports, a market intelligence firm specializing in industrial construction and equipment leads.

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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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NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The Bureau of Labor Statistics report indicates improvement in a key industry safety indicator, even as construction employment has continued to rise.

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