Mon.Dec 04, 2023

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How to Build an Ergonomics Strategy That Works

Construction Business Owner

How to Build an Ergonomics Strategy That Works ccapoccia Mon, 12/04/2023 - 17:08 Labor can be harmful to physical health when proper attention isn’t given to how the work is designed and performed. Improper tools, limited mobility and other factors can lead to workers missing time from work due to soreness, fatigue and other health issues.

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Non Residential / Commerical Construction Stats 2023

Job Order Contracting

Non Residential / Commerical Construction Stats 2023 Via 4bt.us – Objective, verifiable, local market construction cost data and integrated project delivery solutions. [contact-form] The post Non Residential / Commerical Construction Stats 2023 appeared first on 4BT.

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3 Technologies Supporting Construction’s Sustainability Aspirations

Construction Business Owner

3 Technologies Supporting Construction’s Sustainability Aspirations ccapoccia Mon, 12/04/2023 - 17:02 Technology is developing at a rapid pace to address construction challenges in new ways that are complementary to traditional efforts. Collectively, these efforts will position the construction industry to manage risk better and institute more sustainable business practices at a quicker pace.

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$80M South Dakota project halted due to leaning elevator shaft

Construction Dive

The developer of the Rapid City mixed-use project pointed to a “product failure” at the corner of the tower as the cause of the issue.

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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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When a Marketing Audit Is the Answer

Construction Business Owner

When a Marketing Audit Is the Answer ccapoccia Mon, 12/04/2023 - 17:14 In the ever-evolving landscape of marketing, it is essential for your business to regularly assess the effectiveness of its strategies and tactics. A marketing audit serves as a comprehensive evaluation of a company’s marketing efforts, allowing you to identify areas for improvement and optimize your marketing activities.

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Senior Project Manager vs. Project Executive

Construction Business Owner

Senior Project Manager vs. Project Executive ccapoccia Mon, 12/04/2023 - 16:33 One of the most important aspects of an organization’s value proposition to its employees is the ability to demonstrate career progression. Moving up the corporate organizational chart provides a sense of accomplishment and allows for key individuals to assume more responsibility.

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Hensel Phelps chosen for $1.4B San Antonio airport expansion

Construction Dive

The city council is expected to vote this month on the contractor selection to build the new 17-gate terminal.

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How to Analyze WIP Schedules

Construction Business Owner

How to Analyze WIP Schedules ccapoccia Mon, 12/04/2023 - 16:56 A contractor’s work-in-progress (WIP) schedule is used by the company’s accounting department to vet the trajectory of each construction project. When the WIP schedule is accurate and updated, contractors can foresee and possibly prevent potential issues from occurring. Key indicators to scrutinize on any project included in the WIP schedule are underbillings and overbillings, cash flow and gross profit.

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4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design

BD+C

4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design 0 qpurcell Mon, 12/04/2023 - 10:04 Airports Here are some of the key trends Skanska is seeing in the aviation sector, from congestion solutions to sustainability. Airports Mass Timber New Project Portfolios Reconstruction & Renovation Sustainable Design and Construction The art of flight has captivated humans since the Wright Brothers made history with their first powered flight in 1903, changing our world forever.

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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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Project Protection 101: Exclusive Insights for Cost Challenges

Construction Business Owner

Project Protection 101: Exclusive Insights for Cost Challenges PCF Construction offers insight on current market construction risks, and how to take control. mhodges Mon, 12/04/2023 - 08:13 According to Joe Tejeda, Practice Leader for PCF Construction, one of the most pressing issues in the construction industry today is the unforeseen or unintended increase in risk exposures due to rising construction material costs.

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6 guideposts for cities to create equitable transit-oriented developments

BD+C

6 guideposts for cities to create equitable transit-oriented developments Austin, Texas, has developed an ETOD Policy Toolkit Study to make transit-oriented developments more equitable for current and future residents and businesses. rcassidy Mon, 12/04/2023 - 13:23 GEETI SILWAL, AICP, LEED AP BD+C With its ETOD Policy Toolkit Study, Austin, Texas, is striving to make communities centered on transit stops more equitable for current and future residents and local businesses.

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Pavement design: Why physical geosynthetic properties don’t matter

Construction Dive

In recent decades, research projects have studied the correlation between geogrids' physical properties and performance. To date, no correlation between physical properties and performance has been documented.

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Final Methane Rule Will Cut Global Emissions, US Says at Climate Meeting

ENR Construction

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says rule will prevent an estimated 58 million tons of methane emissions between 2024 and 2038 and result in more than $7 billion annually in climate and public health benefits.

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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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Turner tops out first tower of $430M Connecticut healthcare project

Construction Dive

The two-tower Neurosciences Center at Yale-New Haven Hospital has reached its apex after hitting delays during COVID-19.

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Methane Rule Will Cut Global Emissions, US Says at COP28 Climate Meeting

ENR Construction

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says rule will prevent an estimated 58 million tons of methane emissions between 2024 and 2038 and result in more than $7 billion annually in climate and public health benefits.

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Amkor to build $2B chip packaging plant in Arizona

Construction Dive

The site will package and test chips produced at a nearby TSMC site, with Apple as the new facility's largest customer.

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Methane Rule Will Cut Global Emissions, US Says at Climate Meeting

ENR Construction

Final rule will prevent an estimated 58 million tons of methane emissions between 2024 and 2038, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says at COP28 event.

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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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The Inflation Reduction Act and the future of power systems

CK Power

With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in late 2022, you might have questions about what this means for your business. After all, it’s a hefty piece of legislation with provisions related to everything from decreasing healthcare costs and funding the Internal Revenue Service, to boosting American manufacturing. It also outlines new tax credits, guidelines and requirements about cutting carbon emissions through the use of clean energy — this includes the use of electric vehicles (E

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Michigan Regulators Approve Tunnel Under The Straits of Mackinac

ENR Construction

Enbridge Energy hopes to begin construction of a replacement tunnel for its oil and gas pipeline across the Straits of Mackinac in 2026.

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New Proposed Cybersecurity Rules Mean Big Changes for Federal Contractors

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

On October 3, 2023, the FAR Council released two proposed rules for federal contractor cybersecurity requirements that relate to cyber threat and incident reporting and information sharing (case 2021-017 ) and standardizing cybersecurity requirements for unclassified federal information systems (case 2021-019 ). Both proposed rules not only provide new requirements for federal contractors to follow but also provide new definitions and contract provisions for information and contract technology a

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Michigan Regulators Approve Pipeline Tunnel Under Straits of Mackinac

ENR Construction

Enbridge Energy hopes to begin construction of a replacement tunnel for its oil and gas pipeline across the Straits of Mackinac in 2026.

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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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Construction Law Guide to: CIS and the VAT Reverse Charge

Construction Law

This guide covers the VAT reverse charge on construction services, a change to tax legislation affecting the construction industry which came into force in March 2021, as well as recapping on one of the most important pieces of existing construction tax legislation, the Construction Industry Scheme (“CIS”) This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition of Construction Law.

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Fire Rated Glass Adds Clear Views & Fire Protection to West Chelsea Historic District

BD+C

Fire Rated Glass Adds Clear Views & Fire Protection to West Chelsea Historic District 1 kcichowicz Mon, 12/04/2023 - 07:56 See how SAFTI FIRST ® 's fire rated glass and framing system blends seamlessly with the architects' historic design.

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Safe as (qualifying tenants’) houses? Leaseholder protection under the BSA 2022

Construction Law

Building safety has had a high profile since the Grenfell tragedy and the introduction of the Building Safety Act , but some provisions in the Act relating to leasehold buildings have been relatively overlooked. Georgia Whiting of Ardmore Construction and Chris Bryden of 4 KBW examine the case law relating to remediation costs and leaseholder contributions under the Act.

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Understanding Picture Windows: Features, Installation, and Types Explained

CivilJungle

Introduction of Picture Windows Picture windows are a great way to frame a beautiful view from the outside. Picture windows are a great way to make connections between the space inside and outside the building.

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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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Building a case by extrapolation – should failure be the default?

Construction Law

Thomas King of Pinsent Masons LLP analyses recent case law with implications for the process of sampling and extrapolation which allows cost effective ways of dealing with complex claims. Presenting and proving a case before a tribunal on the basis of a sample should not be seen as novel, suspicious, or as requiring a special elevated standard of proof, he argues.

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A digital revolution in Indian construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In an industry where tradition has long held sway, Shapoorji Pallonji Engineering & Construction (E&C) is boldly embracing the digital age. Construction, one of the world’s oldest industries, has often resisted new technologies, but Shapoorji Pallonji E&C is at the forefront of transforming the construction landscape in India. With a history spanning 159 years, Shapoorji Pallonji E&C has become a respected name in India’s construction industry.

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Verifying the Gold Standard of Construction Procurement

Construction Law

Professor David Mosey CBE , Centre of Construction Law & Dispute Resolution, King’s College London , explains the newly launched Gold Standard verification scheme for frameworks and alliances, the aim of which is to improve value, reduce risk and achieve net zero on projects. This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition of Construction Law.