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Industry Insiders’ Concerns for Contractors in Late 2023

Construction Business Owner

Industry Insiders’ Concerns for Contractors in Late 2023 ccapoccia Thu, 07/27/2023 - 16:28 The second quarter of 2023 saw a construction industry continuing to thrive. As we enter the heart of the summer and the third quarter, the trend doesn’t seem to be slowing. But there is concern that the somewhat unusual economy, as well as the effects of the Federal Reserve System’s interest rate policies, might dampen things a bit.

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Kinetic Roads: The Future Of Sustainable Transportation

The Constructor

Kinetic roads are a revolutionary new form of sustainable transportation, offering a cleaner and more efficient way of getting around while reducing our carbon footprint. Kinetic roads harness kinetic energy to power cars and other forms of transportation, allowing us to travel further with less energy expenditure. This article will explore the fundamentals of kinetic […] The post Kinetic Roads: The Future Of Sustainable Transportation appeared first on The Constructor.

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5 Steps to Streamline Your Accounting Department

Construction Business Owner

5 Steps to Streamline Your Accounting Department ccapoccia Thu, 07/27/2023 - 08:10 Rapid innovation and digital transformation are widespread in the financial sector, compelling accounting and finance departments to reevaluate their operational efficiency. Organizations face major challenges from efficiency issues stemming from outdated and slow finance processes, lack of automation and the significant impact these inefficiencies have on the entire company.

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Developing an Efficient JOC Program Framework

Job Order Contracting

Developing an efficient JOC Program Framework requires a commitment to collaborative and integrated Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery teams. Unfortunately most JOC Programs outside of the DoD sector, simply use JOC as a means to speed procurement with little attention paid to JOC administration costs and the issues with the excessive use of “JOC Consultants” Mutliple independent third-party audits have clearly demonstated the pitfalls of this approach, common to the Count

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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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Recessionary conditions likely in next year

Construction Dive

Weakening global and national economies, mixed with high borrowing costs and excess inflation, are poking holes in construction’s outlook, said Associated Builders and Contractors’ chief economist.

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Hydraulic fluid leak preliminary cause of NYC crane fire, collapse

Construction Dive

A leak onto a hot plate near the crane’s engine caused a fire that resulted in the 180-foot-long boom’s crash, according to local media reports.

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Firms put on alert for £1.6bn of decarbonisation frameworks

Construction Enquirer

Procurement body Pagabo has readied firms for two new decarbonisation projects frameworks set to come out to tender in September. Both frameworks will be valued at £1.6bn and run for four years and each will have its own contracting authority. One framework will be dedicated for healthcare schemes, with Great Ormond Street Hospital serving as a sector-specialist host.

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Former Navy pilot values ‘chain of command’ at his construction firm

Construction Dive

David Frazier, CEO of Nashville-based Hardaway Construction, employs a mentorship program to help young workers find their path in the industry.

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Green light for £60m science building revamp

Construction Enquirer

The next £60m phase of Manchester Science Park has been given the green light by planners. Bruntwood SciTech – a 50/50 joint venture between Bruntwood and Legal & General – will deliver a redevelopment of the Park’s existing Greenheys building to provide 131,000 sq ft of specialist lab space. Enabling works are due to commence later this summer.

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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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Stellantis, Samsung SDI plan second US gigafactory

Construction Dive

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

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Elements Europe wins Digbeth 550 rental flats

Construction Enquirer

Offsite modular specialist Elements Europe has been confirmed as the main delivery partner a central Birmingham 550-flats build-to-rent scheme. Acting as both the main contractor and offsite manufacturer, Elements Europe will deliver a full turnkey package for the Digbeth scheme known as Smith’s Garden. Client Goodstone Living 4-acre island site will be transformed with six separate blocks centred around 1 acre of private garden.

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July 2023 Project Wins: The country’s top contractors report their latest awards

Construction Dive

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

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Logicor lines-up Benniman for record redevelopment

Construction Enquirer

Developer Logicor is set to begin its largest scheme in the UK with Benniman Construction Group lined-up as main contractor. Work will begin on site by the end of the year and be completed by the start of 2025. Benniman will build 800,000 sq ft of modern logistics across 38.5 acres at Logicor Park Daventry in the Midlands. Detailed planning consent has been secured for three new warehouses from 135,000 sq ft to 385,000 sq ft, as well as two on-site gyms, shower facilities and cycle path.

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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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US Supreme Court Orders Restart of All Mountain Valley Gas Line Work

ENR Construction

Full court reverses, without explanation, a lower court halt of just-resumed 'forward construction' on last 20 miles of controversial 303-mile natural gas line over harms claimed in two opponent lawsuits.

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Exploiting the virtues of metal fabric in rooftop design

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy GKD Metal Fabrics. By Dale Payne, PE With a lack of available space, developing the rooftop, or “fifth facade,” has become an essential solution. Facility managers and specifiers tasked with building and renovating office buildings, schools, and healthcare facilities prioritize health and flexible design while noting How outdoor spaces increase concentration, productivity, healing, and overall occupant wellbeing and satisfaction.

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Update: US Supreme Court Orders Restart of All Mountain Valley Gas Line Work

ENR Construction

Full court reverses, without explanation, a lower court halt of just-resumed 'forward construction' on last 20 miles of controversial 303-mile natural gas line over harms claimed in two opponent lawsuits.

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Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 130: Employee Evaluations

BD+C

Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 130: Employee Evaluations dbarista Thu, 07/27/2023 - 15:29 Performance appraisal, performance review – call them what you will, but we all know what they are. Most likely you have received them. Chances are that you might even have given one before. What sort of role do employee evaluations play? Are they helpful? Do you dread receiving yours?

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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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Heatup of Giant DOE Nuclear Waste Melter Succeeds After 2022 Halt

ENR Construction

First of two record-size 300-ton melters at federal Hanford waste site reached 2,100°F critical temperature July 20 after shutdown last year due to component overheating.

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A 5-Step Guide to Convincing Your Manager to Send You to AU 2023 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Upgrading your skillset and network in the construction sector will help you—and your firm—be more competitive. Autodesk University enables you to do just that. Taking place in Las Vegas on November 13-15, AU 2023 offers hundreds of learning sessions and provides unparalleled networking opportunities to help you level up your career. Still, getting your manager on board can be tricky, so if you're looking for ways to make the case on why you should attend AU 2023: The Design and Make Confere

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Restoring Coral Reefs in Hawaii

ENR Construction

There was a time in which Hawaii’s geographical latitude placed its coral reefs outside the zone of the type of climate-change-induced reef degradation happening in other parts of the world.

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Digital Builder Ep 58: A Real-world Guide to Delivering Operational Excellence

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Behind every successful project is a slew of operations processes and team members that ensure project stakeholders have everything they need to complete the job on time with consistency and high quality. Without robust operations practices in place, projects can be doomed before they even begin. With that in mind, we’ve invited Giana Morini , Operations Technology Leader at DPR Construction, to our Autodesk Technology Center in Boston to share how operations thrive at DPR Construction and how t

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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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Test Burn of DOE Site Nuclear Waste Melter Succeeds After 2022 Halt

ENR Construction

First of two 300-ton melters at U.S. Dept. of Energy Hanford waste site reached 2,100° F critical temperature after shutdown of first test last year due to overheating.

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Maintaining a Clean and Healthy Workplace: The Importance of Janitorial Services

Learn Civil Engineering

A clean and healthy workplace is the secret to boosting productivity for any business. Not only does it enhance productivity, but it also boosts employee well-being and customer satisfaction. A lot of businesses have their own hygiene department for ensuring the workplace stays clean.

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Walsh-Kokosing JV Wins $3.1B Ohio-Kentucky Bridge Contract

ENR Construction

The Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project plan calls for construction of a new bridge carrying Interstates 71 and 75.

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Make Sustainable Construction Material Choices with the Winning Combination of the Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3) and Autodesk Construction Cloud

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Here's an unsurprising (yet still alarming) fact about the AEC industry: our sector is one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. In 2022, the International Energy Agency (IEA) published that according to the latest data, the built environment generates 40% of annual global CO2 emissions (Architecture 2030). Of those emissions, 27% are attributed to building operations, known as “operational carbon”.

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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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Flexible Work Model Can Attract and Retain Workers In Construction Trades

ENR Construction

Industry-wide adoption of Flexible Work Initiative as a means of attracting and retaining talent.

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A New Way Of Building: How GRAHAM Construction Revolutionises Projects With Autodesk Build

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Staying ahead in the dynamic construction world requires innovative solutions that promote efficiency, transparency, and exceptional project quality. GRAHAM is a leading, privately owned construction company operating across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Most recently, GRAHAM was named Digital Contractor of the Year at the prestigious Digital Construction Awards , recognising their commitment to innovation and “tech transformation” in the built environment.

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US High Court Orders Restart of All Mountain Valley Gas Line Work

ENR Construction

Full court reverses, without explanation, a lower court halt of just-resumed 'forward construction' on last 20 miles of controversial 303-mile natural gas line over harms claimed in two opponent lawsuits.

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