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7 Tips for Aligning Your Project Management Workflows & Construction Technology

Construction Business Owner

7 Tips for Aligning Your Project Management Workflows & Construction Technology How to achieve the best possible project management — and how an integrated, cloud-based construction software solution can help mhodges Wed, 08/30/2023 - 09:38 Effectively managing today’s construction projects can be a complex, exhaustive process. Project managers must stay on top of subcontracted costs, bids, deadlines and materials while also juggling jobsite duties and office paperwork — an overwhelming task tha

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All About Circular Construction

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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Inside FAE USA’s History, Future Plans & Leadership

Construction Business Owner

Inside FAE USA’s History, Future Plans & Leadership ccapoccia Wed, 08/30/2023 - 17:06 My first CONEXPO/CON-AGG was exciting — the record-breaking show featured more than 3 million net square feet of exhibits, with a plethora of educational sessions, products, and exhibitors. But I left CONEXPO with more than a deeper appreciation for the construction industry: I won an exclusive trip to tour the FAE USA headquarters and meet CEO Giorgio Carera.

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As US labor demand cools, construction is still hot

Construction Dive

In many industries, job openings and worker quit rates dropped last month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For construction, the labor pool is still too shallow.

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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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Inside FAE USA’s History, Future Plans & Leadership

Construction Business Owner

Inside FAE USA’s History, Future Plans & Leadership ccapoccia Wed, 08/30/2023 - 17:06 My first CONEXPO/CON-AGG was exciting — the record-breaking show featured more than 3 million net square feet of exhibits, with a plethora of educational sessions, products, and exhibitors. But I left CONEXPO with more than a deeper appreciation for the construction industry: I won an exclusive trip to tour the FAE USA headquarters and meet CEO Giorgio Carera.

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Contractors Make a Bet on Prefab and Modular

ENR Construction

Demands from clients and labor shortages are forcing some contractors into other methods of creating building assemblies, driving new investments in prefabrication and modular construction techniques.

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Florida builders face down Idalia

Construction Dive

As residents and businesses boarded up structures, contractors tied down materials and prepared for flood mitigation.

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6 Construction File Management Tips Every Team Should Know

Autodesk Construction Cloud

How Do I Organize My Construction Files? Picture this: you're a contractor about to have a detailed discussion with one of your team members when you realize you're missing some blueprints for the project you're working on. You recall seeing the files during the last site visit, but they seem to have vanished amidst a sea of documents. A hasty search ensues, disrupting the day's workflow.

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ConTech Conversations: How putting trust in building models eliminates uncertainty

Construction Dive

Hannu Lindberg, DPR’s leader of virtual design and construction, spoke about keeping teams on the same page and the future of workers on jobsites.

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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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Improve Operational Efficiency with These AU 2023 Classes

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Autodesk University 2023 is rapidly approaching, and it’s going to be our best one yet! Join us November 13-15 in Las Vegas for all of the excitement. This is your chance to gain the crucial insights needed to get ahead in the construction industry — all while embracing the future of construction technology. From designers and engineers to creators and builders, this gathering of the world’s innovators is sure to inspire and educate.

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Miami Crane Collapse Kills One, Injures Four

ENR Construction

One worker was killed and four injured when a crane arm failed and dropped its load of mechanical equipment on top of them during work to replace air handling equipment at a Miami hospital.

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Adopting a construction management software to improve productivity

Fieldwire

Construction projects are complex: they involve many tasks from different teams and need frequent changes and revisions. Therefore, it is not easy to keep track of what is being done and keep everyone on the same page. Fieldwire is a construction management software and mobile app that helps construction teams communicate and collaborate, whether they are in the field or at the office.

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EPA Weaker WOTUS Rule Opens Protected Wetlands to Develop

ENR Construction

Construction groups and environmental advocates both criticize the final "waters of the United States" rule that will open to development thousands of wetland acres formerly protected.

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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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What Is the Best Window Coverings for Office?

CivilJungle

What Is the Best Window Coverings for Office? Best window coverings for offices are considered any type of materials used to cover a window to manage sunlight, privacy, additional weatherproofing, or for purely decorative purposes.

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ENR California Names 2024 Top Young Professionals

ENR Construction

ENR California announces the 2024 Top Young Professionals, recognizing individuals who have shown extraordinary leadership and service throughout their careers.

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Feds Share Labor Rules Detail for Big Energy Project Tax Credits

ENR Construction

Incentives tied to craft worker compensation and apprenticeship on clean energy projects won't require developers to have project labor agreements, says the U.S. Treasury Dept.

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Manufacturers of Prefab Tackle a Skeptical Marketplace

ENR Construction

A different prefabrication and modular construction sector came out of the pandemic. Ambitious startups such as Skender Manufacturing and Katerra folded in the last few years, while one major health care designer lamented an industrywide pullback that saw many of the suppliers they work with cut back on custom, by-project fabrication to standardize on products like headwalls and bathroom pods.

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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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US Is Coming Clean on PFAS in Drinking Water

ENR Construction

State, municipal and industry actions are growing to eliminate contamination from ubiquitous 'forever’ chemicals, such as firefighting foam, in water systems and elsewhere—as federal rules, technology and costs catch up.

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EPA's Weakened WOTUS Rule Opens Protected Wetlands to Development

ENR Construction

Construction groups and environmental advocates both criticize the final "waters of the United States" rule that will open to development thousands of wetland acres formerly protected.

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Public Agencies Test Digital Twin Tool for Improved Asset Monitoring

ENR Construction

Public agencies are testing a tool that could take monitoring of bridges and dams to a higher level by using data from drones and sensors in a digital twin.

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Real-Life LEGO Set: Putting Together a New Way of Building

ENR Construction

Structural materials have not changed all that much since reinforced concrete was introduced to construction in the late 19th century, but a fiber-reinforced, mineral composite system boasting easy assembly and considerable strength offers a new alternative.

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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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ENR Southeast Names 2023 Excellence in Safety, Sustainability Awards

ENR Construction

ENR Southeast is excited to announce four projects that will take home awards in our 2023 Excellence in Safety and Excellence in Sustainability contests.

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Judges Shine Light on Excellence in Safety and Sustainability, Pick Finalists for Project of the Year

ENR Construction

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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Construction Economics for September 4, 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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Mountain States Previews 2023 Specialty Contractor Ranking Ahead of October Issue

ENR Construction

The 2023 ENR Mountain States Top Specialty Contractors will be featured in the October regional issue.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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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ENR Northwest Names 2024 Top Young Professionals

ENR Construction

ENR Northwest announces the 2024 Top Young Professionals, recognizing individuals who have shown extraordinary leadership and service throughout their careers.

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Feds Share Labor Rules Detail for Federal Project Tax Credits

ENR Construction

Incentives tied to craft worker compensation and apprenticeship on clean energy projects won't require developers to have project labor agreements, says the U.S. Treasury Dept.

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New OSHA Reporting Rule: Will Public Data Be Wisely Used?

ENR Construction

The absence of a fatality or an accident, someone said recently, “doesn’t mean the presence of safety.” Many people involved in safety will appreciate the significance of those words.