Fri.Dec 08, 2023

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CBO Recognizes 2024's Sustainability VIPs

Construction Business Owner

CBO Recognizes 2024's Sustainability VIPs Recognizing the leaders of sustainable practices & programs Elizabeth Manning Fri, 12/08/2023 - 10:25 Construction Business Owner (CBO) Magazine’s Sustainability VIP recognizes the efforts and ingenuity of those building a better future. Qualifying nominees for Sustainability VIP 2024 include all construction industry professionals — general contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, suppliers, etc. — who have developed programs or launched initiatives

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Barton Malow, USF part ways on $340M stadium project

Construction Dive

Due to a change in delivery method, the contractor will no longer build the University of South Florida venue, which has been delayed by supply chain issues.

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Reconstructing a Career

Construction Business Owner

Reconstructing a Career ccapoccia Fri, 12/08/2023 - 09:36 By now, business leaders are familiar with the labor shortage plaguing the construction industry. In addition, staffs have a gender imbalance: the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) reports that women constitute just 9.9% of the construction workforce. While organizations work to attract students to the industry, Suffolk Construction gained an asset from an unexpected place: the legal field.

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How To Avoid Year-End Construction Bookkeeping Chaos

Contractor Bookkeeping

As the year comes to a close, it's important to start thinking about your bookkeeping tasks to ensure a smooth transition into the new year. Deadlines are fast approaching, but it doesn't have to be stressful. Have you given your bookkeeper, wife, partner), accountant or tax accountant, what information is needed to complete your reports? Accountants need good information to create detailed reports and save money on your taxes.

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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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Construction starts on $550M theme park in Frisco, Texas

Construction Dive

Balfour Beatty broke ground last month on Universal Kids Resort, which includes a 300-room hotel, rides and shops.

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Construction Adds 2,000 Jobs in November

Contractor Magazine

On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 200,000 jobs, an increase of 2.6%.

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'Historic' $8B in Grants Will Fund US Passenger Rail Expansion

ENR Construction

Grants from the Federal Railroad Administration will fund high-speed passenger rail projects from North Carolina and Virginia to California and Nevada.

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Exploring how sound and noise impact well-being in office design

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy Fotoworks/Benny Chan. By Niklas Moeller and Viken Koukounian, PhD, P.Eng. While sight is generally prioritized over other sensory modalities during building design, a completed structure’s aural qualities do not simply provide a neutral backdrop for activities—a fact apparent to those who managed to carve out “quieter” home offices during the pandemic, only to be called back to noisy, overstimulating commercial and public spaces.

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McCarthy Bringing Apprentices Onto Big Texas Solar Projects

ENR Construction

In addition to learning the skills needed to work in one of the three fields successfully, apprentices are also taught safety training, including worksite and trench safety, pre-task planning, introduction to construction math, construction drawings and material handling, as well as identifying hazards and OSHA safety.

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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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Making Spirits Bright: John W. Danforth Company Makes Special Deliveries During Holidays

Contractor Magazine

Company efforts in Buffalo, Albany and Rochester support neighbors in need.

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McCarthy Develops Needed Solar Workers in Texas as Apprentices

ENR Construction

In addition to learning skills needed, apprentices are also trained in pre-task planning, safety training, hazard identification and other areas.

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Exploring how sound and noise impact wellbeing in office design

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy Fotoworks/Benny Chan. By Niklas Moeller and Viken Koukounian, PhD, P.Eng. While sight is generally prioritized over other sensory modalities during building design, a completed structure’s aural qualities do not simply provide a neutral backdrop for activities—a fact apparent to those who managed to carve out “quieter” home offices during the pandemic, only to be called back to noisy, overstimulating commercial and public spaces.

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Construction Economics for December 11, 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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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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ABC: Georgia is No. 1 State for Construction

Construction Superintendent Magazine

For the first time, Georgia was named the top state for construction in Associated Builders and Contractors’ annual Merit Shop Scorecard. The scorecard, released yearly since 2015, ranks all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on policies and programs that strengthen career pathways in construction, encourage workforce development and advocate for fair and open competition on taxpayer-funded construction projects.

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'Historic' $8B in Grants to Fund Construction and Expansion of US Passenger Rail

ENR Construction

Grants from the Federal Railroad Administration will fund high-speed passenger rail projects from North Carolina and Virginia to California and Nevada.

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Transforming Spaces: How the Right Heating Choices Can Elevate Your Home

Learn Civil Engineering

The concept of home transcends mere physical structures; it’s a sanctuary where comfort meets personal style. In the quest for creating a space that reflects one’s taste and lifestyle, the role of heating systems is often underestimated. Yet, the right heating choices can significantly elevate the ambiance and functionality of a home.

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Exploring the Elegance and Versatility of Round Circle Windows in Home Design

CivilJungle

Introduction of Round Circle Windows Round windows are windows that have a surprising and dynamic element that incorporates them into the old-fashioned interior as well as the contemporary.

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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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Massachusetts Utility Worker Killed After Truck Crashes Into Work Zone

ENR Construction

A New Hampshire man is facing multiple charges after crashing his truck into a work zone.

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Understanding Transom Windows: Purpose, Types, and Installation Guide

CivilJungle

Introduction of Transom Windows transom name you may have heard sometimes! Transom means the horizontal wood above the frame of a window or door. This is the only reason why this window is called Transom.

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University of South Florida Opts Out of Barton Malow Stadium Design-Build Pact

ENR Construction

A construction manager will be sought.

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University of South Florida Opts Out of Barton Malow Stadium Design-Build Pact

ENR Construction

An at-risk construction manager will be sought.

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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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Pulse for the Week of December 11, 2023

ENR Construction

Information from Pulse is derived from the Dodge Construction Network, the most powerful source of information, insights, and connections in the commercial construction industry.

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Industry Leads for the Week of December 11, 2023

ENR Construction

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

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Texas & Louisiana People: December 2023

ENR Construction

Updates about construction professionals in the Texas & Lousiana region.

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